Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Independent Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 June 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 June 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Israel: Palestinians
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they plan to take with regard to Israeli demolition notices on Palestinian water wells funded through the UN water development programme in the town of Beit Ummar.
- Answer
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We are concerned at the increase in the demolition of structures funded partly or fully by international donors. Our Embassy in Tel Aviv has raised our concerns on demolitions with the Israeli authorities, most recently on 7 June, and urged them to provide a legal route for Palestinians to obtain building permits.
The UK position on demolitions is clear: demolitions cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians; are harmful to the peace process; and are, in all but the most exceptional of cases, contrary to international humanitarian law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL492
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Demolition International assistance Wells Israel Palestine
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- 2016-08-11 14:49:53 +0100
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