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Israeli Settlements: British Nationals Abroad

Commons · Question 28275 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

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Asked by Lara Bird

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK Government will take legal action against British citizens living in Occupied Palestine in illegal settlements who commit acts of terrorism and settler violenc

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Answered by Stephen Doughty, 16 Sep 2026

The UK has consistently condemned violence by extremist settlers in the West Bank and remains clear that those responsible should be held accountable. It is important that British nationals are aware of the UK's position on settlements and the rules that ...