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Written question asked by Gordon Henderson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 November 2014. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 November 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Hezbollah

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received of a recent bomb attack by Hezbollah against Israeli soldiers on the Lebanon border with Israel.

Answer

We are aware of reports of an explosive device detonated in the Shebaa Hills area of Israel on 7 October, which injured two Israeli soldiers. Hizballah has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Israel Defense Forces responded with artillery fire into Lebanon. We call on all sides to cease hostilities and honour United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215203
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Terrorism Israel Hezbollah
Link
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