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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 May 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 May 2018 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 their reported refusal to release the bodies of those they categorise as terrorists to their families.

Answer

We have not raised this issue recently but officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv have previously raised the return of Palestinian bodies with the Israeli authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7660
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Terrorism Israel Palestine Human remains
Link
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