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<p>We continue to be gravely concerned by the impact of military firing zones in
the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from
their homes cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians; call into question
Israel's commitment to a viable two-state solution; and, in all but the most exceptional
of cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. We have repeatedly made
clear to the Israeli authorities our serious concern at the increase in demolitions
of Palestinian properties in Area C of the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, most recently
on 17 December 2019. The UK and international partners will continue to call bilaterally,
and in international fora, for Israel to abandon demolition plans entirely, and instead
provide a transparent route to construction for Palestinians in Area C.</p>
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