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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 30 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 2017. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel regarding reports of the death of a 17 year-old who was denied a permit to exit Gaza to receive lifesaving medical treatment.

Answer

While we have not raised this specific issue, we have consistently urged the Israeli Government to ease movement and access restrictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), most recently on 5 December. We are also supporting the UN Access Coordination Unit to work with the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and aid agencies to help facilitate humanitarian access in the OPTs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5091
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Health services Travel restrictions Israel Palestine Gaza
Link
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