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<p>The UK remains committed to freedom of movement for those wishing to pursue religious
ceremonies and purposes. We understand that in April Israel provided some permits
for Christians to visit holy sites both in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem,
and outside of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. However Israel continues
to implement severe restrictions on movement access for Palestinians in Gaza. We regularly
raise our concerns about Gaza with the Israeli authorities, urging them to ease movement
and access restrictions and work together with the Palestinian Authority and Egypt
to see long-term improvements to the situation in Gaza. We encourage Israel to continue
to promptly issue permits regularly to both Christians and Muslims in Gaza, and uphold
freedom of religion and belief for all.</p>
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