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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 18 March 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 April 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 March 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Jerusalem: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they will make to the government of Israel regarding freedom of worship in Jerusalem following the sealing of the door of a mosque by Israeli settlers.

Answer

We continue to encourage Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan to do all they can to work to together to continue to uphold the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem. We are committed to working with all parties to maintain calm, avoid provocation and ensure the safety and the security of the Al Haram Al Sharif/Temple Mount compound and all who worship there.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14632
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Religious freedom Jerusalem Israeli settlements Mosques
Link
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