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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 1 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 February 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 15 February 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of IsraelĀ about reports that Palestinians have been attacked in response to the killing of an Israeli citizen by the Israeli police on 21 December 2020 in the West Bank.

Answer

We are not aware of these reports. The UK condemns any incidence of violence by settlers against Palestinians. We continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12868
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Crimes of violence Israel Palestine
Link
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