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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 25 October 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 November 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to make any proposals to the governments of Israel and Palestine to prevent the radicalisation of adults and young people in Gaza and the West Bank as a result of unemployment and lack of freedom to move.

Answer

The UK Government regularly discusses the future of the Occupied Palestinian Territories with both Israeli and Palestinian authorities. We are clear that it is necessary for the parties to take urgent steps to encourage prosperity and development in the West Bank and Gaza. We will support those efforts that we believe will take us closer to seeing a peaceful Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2637
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Travel restrictions Unemployment Israel Palestine Radicalism
Link
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