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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Friday, 2 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 12 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Gaza: Israel

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will place sanctions on Israeli (a) ministers and (b) members of parliament who participated in the conference entitled Settlement Brings Security on 28 January 2024.

Answer

We were alarmed by the conference in Jerusalem calling for the resettlement of Gaza, and the fact that Israeli ministers participated. The UK's position is clear: Gaza is occupied Palestinian territory and will be part of the future Palestinian state. Settlements are illegal. No Palestinian should be threatened with forcible displacement or relocation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12741
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Sanctions Israel Gaza Occupied territories
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk