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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 22 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 August 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 5 August 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza: Agriculture

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about the reported (1) destruction of crops, and (2) long-term damage to farmland, in Gaza caused by the use of herbicides by Israel.

Answer

We are aware of reports of the spraying of herbicides by the Israeli military. We will raise our concerns on this matter with the Israeli authorities in due course. Such damage is would be destructive to peace efforts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17379
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Agriculture Israel Gaza Weedkillers
Link
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