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1469611

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions has she had with her Israeli counterparts on the eviction of Palestinians from the settlement of Masafer Yatta.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	17081
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that, in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. Our opposition to the demolition of Palestinian property and the evictions of Palestinians from their homes is long-standing. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to Palestinians and is harmful to efforts to promote peace. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 16/06/2022 15:02:59 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1469636

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British Consul General has made representations to the Israeli Government on halting proposals for mass evictions at Masafer Yatta.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	17094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. Our opposition to the demolition of Palestinian property and the evictions of Palestinians from their homes is long-standing. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and the British Embassy Tel Aviv have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 21/06/2022 16:04:34 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1469637

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British Counsel General has made representations on protecting (a) Jewish activists and (b) local residents from attacks and illegal roadblocks from settlers at unauthorized outposts near Masafer Yatta.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	17095
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>We are monitoring developments at Masafer Yatta closely given the increased risk of the forced transfer of over 1000 Palestinians, and the demolition of their homes.</p><p>We condemn any incidence of violence by settlers. We urge the Israeli authorities to thoroughly investigate every instance to bring those responsible to justice. The UK continues to engage frequently with the Israeli authorities on restrictions on movement and access and stress the impact of these measures on ordinary Palestinians who rely on these fundamental rights.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 21/06/2022 15:18:59 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1469638

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to raise the matter of forced transfers of Palestinian citizens in the South Hebron Hills at (a) the UN and (b) other international forums.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	17096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. The Fourth Geneva Convention, which applies to all occupied territories, prohibits demolitions or forced evictions absent military necessity. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to Palestinians and is harmful to efforts to promote peace. The UK made this clear in our statement to the UN Security Council Middle East Peace Process session on 26 May.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 21/06/2022 16:03:54 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1469992

registered interest
date	13/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel over continuing reports of the killing of Palestinians, including children, by Israeli military personnel.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL891
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2022 answer text <p>We regularly raise the issue of the high numbers of Palestinians killed and injured by Israeli Defense Forces in the West Bank and Gaza with the Israeli authorities, encouraging them to carry out swift, transparent and thorough investigations and, if wrongdoing is found, that those responsible be held to account. We continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly the need to protect children, and urge restraint in the use of live fire.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/06/2022 16:41:18 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1468755

registered interest
date	08/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about the reported arrest of a Palestinian child by Israeli security forces in the West Bank on 29 May, for throwing rocks.
tabling member printed	Baroness Sheehan
uin	HL801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>We are concerned about the security situation in Jerusalem and look to all parties to take steps to de-escalate tensions. Israel's extensive use of administrative detention, according to international law, should be used only when security makes this absolutely necessary. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation, including the treatment of Palestinian children.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/06/2022 15:43:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4548 label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan

1468321

registered interest
date	07/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about the reported arrest of a Palestinian child by Israeli forces during this year’s Jerusalem flag march.
tabling member printed	Baroness Sheehan
uin	HL740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>We are concerned about the security situation in Jerusalem and look to all parties to take steps to de-escalate tensions. Israel's extensive use of administrative detention, according to international law, should be used only when security makes this absolutely necessary. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue on legal issues relating to the occupation, including the treatment of Palestinian children.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/06/2022 16:02:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4548 label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan

1468003

registered interest
date	06/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 30 May (HL275), whether they have had discussions with the government of Israel regarding the international law implications of evictions of Palestinian residents from Masafer Yatta; and if they have not, whether they will now do so.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2022 answer text <p>As previously stated, the UK is clear that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/06/2022 15:20:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

1467256

registered interest
date	01/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Israeli authorities on the impending eviction of Palestinians from the community of Masafer Yatta.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	11576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. Our opposition to the demolition of Palestinian property and the evictions of Palestinians from their homes is long-standing. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to Palestinians and is harmful to efforts to promote peace. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling grouped question UIN 11577 question first answered 08/06/2022 16:19:42 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

1467257

registered interest
date	01/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to take steps at the United Nations in relation to the proposed eviction by Israel of Palestinians from the settlement of Masafer Yatta.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
uin	11577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. Our opposition to the demolition of Palestinian property and the evictions of Palestinians from their homes is long-standing. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to Palestinians and is harmful to efforts to promote peace. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling grouped question UIN 11576 question first answered 08/06/2022 16:19:42 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones