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Written question asked by Patrick Mercer (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 10 July 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 July 2013. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 2013 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Hamas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's position is on negotiating with Hamas.

[165394]

Answer

Our policy on Hamas is clear: We do not have any direct contact with Hamas. Hamas must renounce violence, recognise Israel, and accept previously signed agreements. Hamas must make credible movement towards these conditions, which remain the benchmark against which its intentions should be judged.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
165394; 566 c736W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Middle East Peace negotiations Hamas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk