International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace 2022-04-26
2022-04-26
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Q1
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The question stems from concerns about the UK's role in supporting an international fund to aid Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts, following recent attacks and violence.
What diplomatic steps are being taken by the government to ensure that the UK plays a role in the international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace?
We welcome the US's Middle East Partnership for Peace Act and are working to support increased international funding. We remain in contact with the US Government on how existing peace-building projects and funding can better align with the goals of the Act, including regarding the advisory board.
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The specific steps being taken were not clearly detailed.
We Are Working To Support Increased International Funding
Remain In Contact With The Us Government
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Q2
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The concern is about the urgency to support projects that bring Israelis and Palestinians together after recent attacks in Israel.
Can you confirm when the UK will join the board of the international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace?
UK officials remain in contact with the US Government about our existing projects and funding. We are ready to co-ordinate further, including regarding the advisory board as more information becomes available.
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The exact timeline for joining the advisory board was not specified.
As Additional Information About Their Plans And Priorities Become Available
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Q3
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The background includes recent violence in the West Bank and Israel, underlining the need for an international fund.
How will the Government support the creation of the International Fund for Israeli and Palestinian Peace?
We are working with the US Government on projects and funding that can support the Act. We will co-ordinate further as more information about plans and priorities becomes available.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific actions to support the fund's establishment were not detailed.
We Are Working With The Us Government
As Additional Information About Their Plans And Priorities Become Available
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Q4
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Recent violence, including attacks on Israelis and Palestinians, has raised concerns about barriers to peace.
What actions are being taken to remove barriers to peace, such as respecting holy sites, preventing Hamas rocket attacks, ending illegal settlements expansion, and recognising Palestine?
We are deeply concerned about the security situation. We work with key partners to encourage de-escalation and prevent further violence. Conversations are held to play our part in preventing escalation.
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Specific actions on respect for holy sites, prevention of attacks, settlements expansion, and recognition were not detailed.
We Work With Key Partners
Encourage De-Escalation
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Q5
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The UK's cut in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, affecting essential services.
How can we support peace when humanitarian aid is being cut?
We remain committed to a two-state solution. The Minister for Europe and North America announced £27 million to support UNRWA, including £4.9 million for its flash appeal following Gaza conflicts in May.
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Specific actions regarding selling arms and cutting aid were not addressed.
We Remain Committed
Announced £27 Million To Support Unrwa
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