Written questions

Israeli Settlements: Palestinians

Lords · Question HL881 · Tabled 9 Sep 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of Palestinian Christians by Israeli settlers establishing illegal outposts.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 23 Sep 2024

The UK's position is clear. Settlements are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace, and threaten the physical viability of a two-state solution. We condemn settler violence, and champion the right to freedom of religion and belief (...