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<p>I visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories between 14 and 16 February
2024. In Israel, I met with the Israeli Attorney General, lawyers for the Israeli
Defence Force, and the President of the Supreme Court. In the West Bank, I met with
the Palestinian Attorney <br>General and the Prime Minister.</p><p>I held frank discussions
in which I emphasised the importance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) being
respected, civilians protected, and detainees being held in compliance with the Geneva
Conventions.</p><p>The UK Government continues to call for IHL to be respected and
for civilians to be protected.</p>
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