Written questions

Syria: Israel

Lords · Question HL4180 · Tabled 17 Jan 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 28 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the amount of land in Syria that Israel has occupied since 8 December 2024.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 28 Jan 2025

Israel have said their presence in the buffer zone in the Golan Heights will be limited and temporary, and we have been clear that we expect them to adhere to this commitment. Israel's presence in the buffer zone must not become permanent.The UK's positio...