Jerusalem: Orthodox Church
Commons · Question 10664 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Cat Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether officials have raised with the Government of Israel reports concerning restrictions on access to land owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Silwan, Jerusalem.
Answer
Answered by Hamish Falconer, 24 Jun 2026
The UK is monitoring the situation in Silwan closely, including the reported seizure of land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church. The UK is committed to championing freedom of religion or belief for all, and that is particularly important in a city whi...