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Written question asked by Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 21 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 February 2017 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 24 February 2017. A substantive answer was provided by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Friday, 24 February 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Peace

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic and development-related steps his Department is taking to support peace groups in Israel.

Answer

​The UK has regularly supported pro-peace projects run by Israeli Non-Governmental Organisations. We are currently supporting a project to empower young Israeli religious leaders to strengthen support for peace in their communities. The Department for International Development is also developing a programme of support for people-to-people projects in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which will help Israelis and Palestinians work together to achieve tangible improvements in their lives and build understanding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64916
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Peace Israel
Link
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