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Written question asked by Ian Jnr Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 13 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 February 2019. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Friday, 22 February 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza: Israel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of reports of renewed tunnel construction into Israel by Hamas in Gaza.

Answer

We remain deeply concerned by Hamas's attempts to re-arm and rebuild militant infrastructure, including the tunnel network, in Gaza. Such actions undermine efforts to improve the situation in Gaza and harm the prospects for peace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220905
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Construction Tunnels Israel Gaza Hamas
Link
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