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Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 28 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 August 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Lebanon

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of increased tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border and the readiness of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to mediate effectively between the governments of Israel and Lebanon as well as to diffuse any increase in hostilities.

Answer

We are aware of reports of increased tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The UK condemns all violations of UN Security Council Resolutions 1509 and 1701, and call for all sides to adhere to the relevant resolutions. We welcome United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's efforts to mediate between parties and decrease tensions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7449
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Israel Lebanon UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Link
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