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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Independent Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 April 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding the closure of the Palestine Today news television channel in the West Bank and the arrest of three journalists.

Answer

We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities. However we are aware of reports of closure of the Palestine Today television channel and are investigating the background.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7236
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Press freedom Television channels Israel Palestine West Bank
Link
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