Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 16 November 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 November 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Israel

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the letter sent by Gisha - the Legal Center for Freedom of Movement and Adalah - the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel to the government of Israel on 8 November requesting (1) a halt to the Israel Defence Force's destruction of land in the Gaza Strip, (2) an investigation into recent incursions, and (3) compensation to Gaza farmers for the damage; and what plans they have to support such requests.

Answer: We are aware of the letter sent by Gisha - the Legal Center for Freedom of Movement and Adalah - the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel to the Government of Israel. Reports of destruction of agricultural land is concerning and the UK raises with Israeli counterparts when necessary. We also continue to urge Israel to ease their movement and access restrictions on Gaza. While we fully respect Israel's right to security, the situation in Gaza is unsustainable.

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