Israel and Palestine 2022-12-13
2022-12-13
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Q1
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Recent reports by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and B'Tselem accuse the Israeli authorities of committing crimes against Palestinians.
What recent assessment has been made of Israel's compliance with its obligations under international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories?
As a friend of Israel, we have regular dialogue on human rights and all matters relating to the occupation. We encourage the Government of Israel to abide by their obligations under international law. We are concerned about instability in the West Bank and call for urgent de-escalation.
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The specific reports naming Israeli authorities as committing crimes were not addressed directly.
Regular Dialogue On Human Rights
Call For De-Escalation
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Q2
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The questioner references recent reports from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, B'Tselem, the publication of plans to annex the West Bank, and the appointment of ministers accused of racism.
In light of recent reports by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and B'Tselem accusing Israeli authorities of committing apartheid, along with plans for effective annexation of the West Bank and appointments of violently racist Ministers in Israel, is it time to step up diplomatic pressure on Israel?
We do not recognise the terminology about apartheid. Any judgment on serious crimes under international law is a matter for judicial decision, rather than Governments or non-judicial bodies. We condemn incidents of violence by settlers against Palestinians.
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The questioner's specific ask to step up diplomatic pressure was not directly addressed.
Judicial Decisions
Condemning Violent Incidents
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