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Israeli Military Presence: West Bank

Tuesday 1 April 2025 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Israeli military presence in the West Bank has led to the death of a 17-year-old Palestinian boy held in detention for six months without charge.
  • The UK is in regular contact with Palestinian leaders regarding security and civilian protection in the West Bank.
  • The UK is working closely with France on a plan for an international summit in support of an Israeli-Palestinian peace fund.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Vikki Slade Lib Dem Mid Dorset and North Poole
Foreign Affairs
Context

A 17-year-old Palestinian boy died in Israeli detention after being held for six months without charge. There are concerns about Israeli operations targeting civilians, particularly with regard to settler violence.

Question

It emerged today that a 17-year-old Palestinian boy who had been taken from the West Bank has died in Israeli detention, having been held for 6 months without charge. Israel has been striking inside the West Bank, and in doing so emboldening illegal settlers in their own violence. Given that Israel claims that it is targeting Hamas and not the people of Palestine itself, what specific actions is the Foreign Secretary taking to protect Palestinians in the West Bank from both settler violence and Israeli forces?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)

We are clear that civilians must be protected and the destruction of civilian infrastructure minimised. We are in regular contact with President Abbas and Prime Minister Mustafa regarding the West Bank. I have heard legitimate concerns about security on the Israeli side, including the way Iran is equipping some terrorist groups with guns and ammunition.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions to protect Palestinians were not detailed

How: Changing Subject To Broader Context, Mentioning Legitimate Concerns

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Q2 Steve Yemm Lab Mansfield
Foreign Affairs
Context

The Prime Minister has committed to hosting an international meeting in support of a fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace. There is an upcoming June summit in Paris aimed at supporting a two-state solution.

Question

The Prime Minister’s commitment to host an international meeting this year in support of an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace has never been more timely. Given the upcoming June summit in Paris in support of a two-state solution, can the Foreign Secretary provide for the House an update on progress towards meeting the Prime Minister’s pledge?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)

We are very grateful for the work that our French colleagues are doing in this regard, and we are working closely with them. We are putting together a plan, and I hope that the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Lincoln, will be able to update the House in the coming weeks.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific progress details were not provided

How: Promising Future Updates

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