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Written question asked by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will hold discussions with his Israeli counterpart on taking steps (a) following recent and (b) to help prevent future attacks on aid convoys by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Answer

Attacks by extremists on aid convoys en route to Gaza are appalling. The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns with Israeli Minister Gantz on 16 May.

On 3 May, the Foreign Secretary announced new sanctions on extremist groups and individuals for inciting and perpetrating settler violence in the West Bank


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26462
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Israel West Bank Gaza Israeli settlements
Link
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