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<p>Our Ambassador to Tel Aviv discussed the issue of Khan Al Ahmar with the Israeli
authorities on 17 September. We remain gravely concerned by proposals to demolish
the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar which the UN has said could amount to ‘forcible
transfer’, in violation of International Humanitarian Law. Following the decision
of the Israeli Supreme Court on 5 September, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued
a statement with France, Germany, Spain and Italy, reiterating our call to the Israeli
Government not to go ahead with its plan to demolish the village – including its school
– and displace its residents. We will continue to raise concerns with the Israeli
authorities as opportunities arise.</p>
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