Written question asked by Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
al-Aqsa Mosque
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to secure the immediate re-opening of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
- Answer
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The UK remains committed to championing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world, including in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The UK Special Envoy for FoRB discussed the issue of access to holy sites during his visit to the Holy See in March 2026. We condemn the record levels of settler violence in the West Bank, and we are carefully monitoring restrictions on movement and access that affect holy sites.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 124032
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- al-Aqsa Mosque
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- 2026-07-02 11:54:59 +0100
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