Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Gaza: Sewers
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the breakdown of sewage systems in Gaza, which international body assesses the cleanliness of the sea off the coast of Israel; and whether they have issued warnings to visitors about the risks of raw sewage being present in the area.
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We are unaware of any international body issuing a warning about this specific risk. We are, however, aware that a number of Israeli institutions and organisations have highlighted strong environmental concerns around water pollution and Gaza sewage.
There remains an urgent need for all the parties to reach an agreement that addresses the underlying causes of conflict in Gaza and to take the necessary steps to ensure Gaza’s reconstruction and economic recovery. Any agreement should ensure that Hamas and other militant groups permanently end rocket and other attacks against Israel; the Palestinian Authority resumes control of Gaza and restores effective governance; and that Israel lifts its restrictions to ease the suffering of ordinary Palestinians.
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- HL3109
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- 2016-17
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- Subjects
- Pollution Sewage Seas and oceans Sewers Israel Gaza
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