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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 3 December 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 December 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 17 December 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Jerusalem: Cultural Heritage

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the protection of the historical and archaeological diversity of East Jerusalem; and what assessment they have made of the current excavations supported by the government of Israel which are reportedly being used to create fake Jewish tombs around the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Answer

While we have not made any assessment on this issue, we are strongly opposed to any attempts to change the facts on the ground in East Jerusalem.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11995
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Cultural heritage Excavation Israel Jerusalem
Link
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