0 1 false House of Lords Israeli Settlements: Hebron 16 To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the government of Israel about the proposed new flats for settlers in Hebron, on the site of a former Palestinian market, announced by the Israeli defence minister on 1 November. HL11254 2 2018-11-19T15:37:41.463Z Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon false 2018-11-19 Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon <p>In October 2017, the previous Foreign Secretary issued a statement expressing concern about the approval of 31 construction permits in Hebron for the first time in 15 years. The Government continues to raise concerns on settlements with the Israeli authorities. Settlements are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace, and threaten the physical viability of a two-state solution.</p> Foreign and Commonwealth Office Biography information for Lord Hylton Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2018-11-05 Lord Hylton 1 10