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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 25 February 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza: Agriculture

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to protect agricultural lands in Gaza from incursions by Israeli forces and the destruction of Gaza farmland.

Answer

We are aware of such reports. Agricultural goods are some of the only Gazan exports permitted to cross the border into Israel. We continue to raise with Israeli counterparts our concerns about Israeli action.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1895
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Agriculture Land Israel Gaza
Link
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