Written questions

Syria: Druze

Lords · Question HL7219 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 19 May 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Whitaker

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about offering support or protection to the Druze population in Syria, and what steps they are taking to support these actions.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 19 May 2025

We regularly engage with Israel, including to discuss recent events in Syria and the importance of refraining from actions that could risk aggravating tensions between Syrian communities. We will continue to work with the Syrian Government and internation...