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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 June 2007.


Israel and Palestine: Arrests

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they are making representations to the Government of Israel concerning the most recent arrests of elected Palestinians, Ministers and former Ministers.
Answer

We are concerned by the arrest of the Hamas members on 23 May. Our ambassador in Tel Aviv raised our concerns with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni on 28 May. We have called for all those detained to be either released or subject to the due legal process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4036; 692 c197WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Arrests Political prisoners Israel Palestine Hamas
Link
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