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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


West Bank: Homicide

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that at least three residents of the Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank were summarily executed or used as human shields by the Israeli military; and what action they have taken in response.

Answer

Reports of this nature are shocking. We continue to call upon Israel and the Palestinian Authorities to comply with their legal obligations in the West Bank, affording proper respect to the rights of all persons living there, and to investigate any reports of this thoroughly and transparently.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4517
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Homicide Refugees Israel West Bank
Link
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