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Written question asked by Baroness Uddin (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israeli Settlements

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made on any violation by Israel of the Fourth Geneva Convention over illegal settlements on occupied territory in the West Bank.

Answer

I refer the Noble Baroness to the responses I gave when this issue was raised in the House on 6 July by Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws, Official Report, vol. 858, cols. 5-8.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1571
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Geneva Conventions Israel Israeli settlements
Link
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