Written question asked by Baroness Janke (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Israel: Palestinians

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the formation of the new government of Israel on 29 December 2022, what assessment have they made of the compliance of the government of Israel with the Fourth Geneva convention of 1949 for those living within the Occupied Territories.

Answer: The Prime Minister spoke to the new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to congratulate him on his election victory and are already working with the new government of Israel on the next chapter of UK-Israel relations. We continue to call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and we have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation of the Palestinian territories. I reinforced this message during my visit to Israel and the OPTs on 10-13 January.

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