Written question asked by Baroness Janke (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 January 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 7 February 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel: Palestinians
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to protect Palestinians in territories occupied by Israel from damage to olive groves and crops by Israeli settlers.
- Answer
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We understand the particular significance of olive trees given their status as a national symbol and the sole source of income for many Palestinian farmers. We have repeatedly raised the issue of incidents of settler violence, including the destruction of olive trees, with the Israeli authorities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL5626
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Crops Israel Palestine Olives Israeli settlements
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- 2022-02-07 17:27:17 +0000
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