Written question asked by Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 29 March 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Occupied Territories: British Nationals Abroad

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 24 February (HL13287), what is their assessment of the involvement of UK citizens in the deaths of Palestinian citizens while serving with the Israeli Defence Forces.

Answer: We have not made an assessment of this issue. In instances where there have been accusations of excessive use of force, we continue to urge Israel to ensure that its investigations are transparent, swift and comprehensive. We also continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, in particular the need to protect children, and urge restraint in the use of live fire.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL14236
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Occupied Territories: British Nationals Abroad
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Death British nationals abroad Palestine Occupied territories
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