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International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Tuesday 26 April 2022 · 5 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 5 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK Government welcomes the US's Middle East Partnership for Peace Act and is working to support increased international funding.
  • UK officials are in contact with the US Government about existing peace-building projects and funding to align with the Act's goals.
  • The UK is committed to a two-state solution and has announced 27 million to support UNRWA, including 4.9 million for its flash appeal.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Wayne David Lab
Foreign Affairs
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Amanda Milling

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific steps being taken were not clearly detailed.

How: We Are Working To Support Increased International Funding, Remain In Contact With The Us Government

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Q2 Mary Glindon Lab Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Foreign Affairs
Context

The concern is about the urgency to support projects that bring Israelis and Palestinians together after recent attacks in Israel.

Question

Can you confirm when the UK will join the board of the international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace?

Answer from Amanda Milling

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The exact timeline for joining the advisory board was not specified.

How: As Additional Information About Their Plans And Priorities Become Available

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Q3 Wayne David Lab
Foreign Affairs
Context

The background includes recent violence in the West Bank and Israel, underlining the need for an international fund.

Question

How will the Government support the creation of the International Fund for Israeli and Palestinian Peace?

Answer from Amanda Milling

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific actions to support the fund's establishment were not detailed.

How: We Are Working With The Us Government, As Additional Information About Their Plans And Priorities Become Available

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Q4 David Lammy Lab Tottenham
Foreign Affairs
Context

Recent violence, including attacks on Israelis and Palestinians, has raised concerns about barriers to peace.

Question

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?

Answer from Amanda Milling

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions on respect for holy sites, prevention of attacks, settlements expansion, and recognition were not detailed.

How: We Work With Key Partners, Encourage De-Escalation

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Q5 Chris Law SNP Dundee Central
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

The UK's cut in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, affecting essential services.

Question

How can we support peace when humanitarian aid is being cut?

Answer from Amanda Milling

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions regarding selling arms and cutting aid were not addressed.

How: We Remain Committed, Announced £27 Million To Support Unrwa

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