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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 23 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 April 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 6 April 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Bedouin

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports that that government destroyed agricultural land and crops in two Bedouin communities in the Negev desert on 16 March.

Answer

Whilst we have not made any representations on these reports, we are troubled by reports of assaults on farmers and vandalism of agricultural land. We continue to encourage the Israeli authorities and Bedouin communities to engage in dialogue to agree a satisfactory solution to the issue, respecting the rights of the people affected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2846
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Agriculture Demolition Israel Bedouin
Link
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