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Written question asked by Baroness Janke (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Marwan Barghouti

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential role of Marwan Barghouti in any future reconciliation process or peace negotiations.

Answer

I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer given in the House of Commons on 21 October in response to Question 80474, which I have reproduced below for ease of reference:

The UK continues to reiterate calls for Israel to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) unfettered and immediate access to detention facilities and continue to raise this with the Israeli government as a priority. The UK reaffirms our support for the ICRC as the only humanitarian actor with the experience, capability, independence and mandate to carry out their important responsibilities. We believe it is critical that the ICRC is given regular access to detainees to deliver on their independent visiting role, as enshrined within the 1949 Geneva Conventions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11911
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Detainees Israel Palestine Barghouti, Marwan
Link
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