Israel and the Palestinians Support for Peace 2021-03-02
2021-03-02
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The question arises from ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, highlighting the UK's role in fostering dialogue.
What diplomatic steps is the Government taking to support peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
The UK is actively encouraging both parties back to dialogue. My right hon Friend, the Foreign Secretary met his opposite number on 10 February. I spoke to the Palestinian head of mission here in the UK on 7 February. The UK has been working with both the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority alongside the US and international key partners to progress specific areas of co-operation including water and gas provision, energy infrastructure and trade facilitation.
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The question addresses potential implications for UK armed forces from a controversial ICC decision regarding jurisdiction over Israel and Palestinians, seeking assurances on UK's involvement in court reforms.
What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that the UK is at the forefront of reforms of the ICC given its controversial determination on jurisdiction relating to Israel and the Palestinians?
The UK respects the ICC's independence but is working with other countries to bring about positive change. The UK was instrumental in establishing an independent expert review that reported in September alongside other state parties. Additionally, the UK is driving forward reforms to governance, prosecutorial excellence and a more rigorous approach to budget control and value for money.
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The question stems from concerns over allegations of violent incitement in Palestinian textbooks and the UK's expectations for a balanced EU report.
What steps will the Government take if the European Union's long-awaited report on the Palestinian Authority's school curriculum, due for publication this month, falls short of the required standard?
I thank my hon Friend for raising this point and for his consistent approach on this issue. We remain concerned about allegations in Palestinian Authority textbooks, have lobbied European partners to bring forward their report timely manner. I have also discussed directly with Palestinian Authority's representative in UK. We continue to raise our concerns bilaterally at highest levels.
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