Gaza: Oil
Commons · Question 901104 · Tabled 25 Aug 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 1 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Brian Leishman
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 1 Sep 2026
I have not had discussions with my Israeli counterpart specifically on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of Gaza.We support efforts to promote Palestinian economic development and long-term stability and continue to work with internation...