Foreign and Commonwealth Office<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>Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon2018-11-19false2018-11-19T15:37:41.463Z16Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeForeign and Commonwealth Office2018-11-05Israeli Settlements: Hebron2House of LordsTo 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.falseLord HyltonHL1125410011