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<p>We continue to closely monitor the security situation in Israel and the Occupied
Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK has proscribed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
as a terrorist entity since March 2001. PIJ and other terrorist groups must cease
all actions that are violent or provocative, or that put civilian lives at risk. The
UK condemns the indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza targeting innocent civilians
in Israel and welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and militant
factions in Gaza, brokered by Egypt, following the recent round of conflict. The ceasefire
must now be honoured to prevent the loss of further civilian life. The UK will support
all efforts to promote dialogue and create a pathway towards sustainable peace.</p>
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