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Written question asked by Bishop of Southwark (Bishops (affiliation)) on Thursday, 22 June 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 July 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Palestinians: Politics and Government

Question

Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage political reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Answer

​We support the Palestinian people in realising self-determination through an independent, sovereign, and unified Palestinian state based on the 1967 border with land swaps as appropriate. We have made it clear that we will engage with any Palestinian government that shows through their words and actions that they are committed to the rejection of violence and pursuit of a negotiated peace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL151
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Politics and government Palestine Hamas Fatah
Link
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