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Written question asked by Anum Qaisar (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Bedouin

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on the status of unrecognised villages in the (a) Naqab and (b) Negev region of southern Israel.

Answer

We continue to monitor the issue of unresolved Bedouin land claims, and unrecognised Bedouin villages, in the Negev/Naqab region, and lack of basic services. We continue to encourage the Israeli authorities and Bedouin communities to engage in dialogue to agree a satisfactory solution to the issue, respecting the rights of the people affected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26298
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Minority groups Israel Bedouin
Link
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