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<p>As we made clear at the UN Security Council remote meeting on the Middle East Peace
Process on 24 June, we are concerned by reports that the new Israeli Government coalition
has reached an agreement which may pave the way for annexation of parts of the West
Bank. The Foreign Secretary reiterated this message in his introductory calls with
Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Gantz on 20 May and Israeli Foreign Minister Ashkenazi
on 2 June. The UK position is clear: any unilateral moves towards annexation of parts
of the West Bank by Israel would be damaging to efforts to restart peace negotiations
and contrary to international law. We continue to urge Israel not to take these steps.</p>
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