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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 24 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 April 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 April 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Jerusalem: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about the reported arrest of Palestinian volunteers on 16 March who were sterilising public facilities and areas in East Jerusalem.

Answer

Whilst we have not made representations regarding these reports, the British Embassy in Tel Aviv and the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem are in regular contact with the Israeli and Palestinian authorities respectively. Both report good co-operation between the two entities in response to COVID-19.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2896
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Arrests Israel Palestine Jerusalem Coronavirus
Link
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