Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Independent Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Middle East
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel concerning its reported policy of setting dogs on civilians.
- Answer
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We have not had any discussions with the Israeli authorities over this issue. We do understand, however, that the Operations Commander in the Central Command of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has ordered a halt to the use of dogs in arrest missions until the procedure is reviewed. The IDF is investigating an incident in which IDF soldiers used dogs to stop Palestinians accused of stone-throwing near Hebron. An IDF official said the soldiers’ behaviour was improper, and would be met with disciplinary measures.
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- HL5573
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Armed forces Armed conflict Civilians Dogs Israel Palestine Middle East
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