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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 14 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 September 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Palestinians: Armed Forces

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports that the bodies of Palestinians who have been killed by the Israel Defense Force are being withheld.

Answer

Whilst we have not made representations on these reports, we urge all sides to treat the dead with respect and to return any bodies they are holding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8097
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed forces Death Israel Palestine
Link
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