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1228136
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israeli Settlements more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports of the construction of (1) a new settlement near Asira a-Shamaliya on land owned by Palestinians, and (2) earthworks by Israeli armed forces preventing Palestinians from reaching their farmland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7479 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>We consistently call for an immediate end to all actions that undermine the viability of the two-state solution, including settlement expansion and restrictions on freedom of movement within the West Bank, including to and from East Jerusalem. The UK's position on settlements is clear. They are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace, and threaten they physical viability of a two-state solution. We urge Israel to halt settlement expansion immediately. We continue to stress to the Israeli authorities the damage that their restrictions on movement, access and trade are doing to the living standards of ordinary Palestinians. We are encouraging both sides to maintain calm and avoid taking actions which make peace more difficult to achieve.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:47:46.66Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:47:46.66Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228137
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about the Supreme Court of Israel's ruling that prisoners in Gilboa prison have no right to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7480 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>We remain concerned by the impact that COVID-19 could have on prisoners and detainees. The British Embassy in Tel Aviv have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation, including the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. This includes the increased risk due to lack of hygiene, proper ventilation, population density and issues of due process. We continue to call for steps to be taken that will reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in prisons whilst simultaneously respecting fundamental human rights.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:45:33.693Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:45:33.693Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228065
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for using the Royal Navy to protect Palestinian fishermen from attacks by the Israeli Navy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7404 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>HMG have not made an assessment on using the Royal Navy in this way.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:16:40.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:16:40.077Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228066
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Palestinians: Archaeological Sites more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for providing protection for archaeological artefacts in Palestine to ensure that any such artefacts remain under Palestinian ownership. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7405 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>The UK acknowledges the importance of protecting archaeological artefacts in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In our meetings with the Israeli authorities we regularly raise the need to respect the status quo of the holy sites in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. We continue to urge the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships to avoid actions that make it more difficult to achieve a negotiated solution to the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:45:06.677Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:45:06.677Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228067
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Haftom Zarhum more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the decision by the Beersheba District Court to acquit two security officers of causing injury with grave intent in relation to the death of Haftom Zarhum, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was because the judge considered it reasonable for the defendants to have mistaken the deceased for a Palestinian terrorist. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7406 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
answer text <p>We have not made an assessment of these reports.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-07T10:59:59.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T10:59:59.617Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the civil rights of Palestinians living in Israel, in particular in Jisr al-Zarqa. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7407 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>Israel is a thriving democracy with a long-standing commitment to equality for all. It maintains a fine balance between its Jewish identity and its democratic values. We are aware that some Israelis can face additional structural challenges, particularly Arab Israelis including in Jisr al-Zarqa, who experience higher rates of poverty and unemployment and who can face discrimination. As a friend to Israel, we have also expressed our concern in cases where Israeli laws could undermine the equality of members of minority groups, particularly the Nation State Basic Law of 2017. We encourage the Israeli government to do all it can to uphold the values of equality for all enshrined in its laws.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:16:06.383Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:16:06.383Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1228069
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iyad Hallaq more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports (1) that the government of Israel does not have sufficient evidence to convict those who killed Eyad Al-Hallaq, and (2) that no footage has been recovered of the incident from the CCTV cameras or mobile phones in the area. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7408 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>As the UK Consul General in Jerusalem and the UK Ambassador in Tel Aviv stated on 31 May, we were deeply saddened to hear about the death of Iyad Khairi Hallaq after he was shot by Israeli police in East Jerusalem. We urge restraint in the use of live fire by the Israel Defense Forces. As we outlined at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East on 21 July, in instances where there have been accusations of excessive use of force, we have advocated swift, transparent investigations and if wrongdoing is found, that those responsible be held to account. The perpetual cycle of violence must end.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:50:25.117Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:50:25.117Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1227149
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Armed Forces more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what statistics they have on the number of Israeli soldiers who have been charged with crimes of unlawful killing. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7116 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
answer text <p>The Government is very concerned at the high numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank and Gaza. We have raised the issue with the Israeli authorities, encouraging them to carry out transparent investigations where necessary into whether use of live fire had been appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-03T14:48:36.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T14:48:36.617Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1227151
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Gaza: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about the future of Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7118 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the situation in Gaza. We encourage the Palestinian Authority, Israel, regional and international actors to put forward sustainable, long-term proposals for resolving the threat posed to Israel's security by Hamas and for returning the Palestinian Authority to government functions in Gaza. Hamas' ongoing decision to embrace violence lies at the heart of the Gazan tragedy. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv and our Consulate-General in Jerusalem also frequently urge the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to take steps to improve conditions in Gaza. The UK will continue to urge the parties to take the necessary practical steps to ensure Gaza's reconstruction and economic recovery. We continue to stress to the Israeli authorities the damage that their restrictions on movement, access and trade are doing to the living standards of ordinary Palestinians in Gaza.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-03T14:34:37.16Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T14:34:37.16Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1226227
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-20more like thismore than 2020-07-20
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Khalil Tafakji more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports that Khalil Tafakji was arrested without a stated reason. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge remove filter
uin HL7059 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answer text <p>We have not made representations on this case.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-29T13:12:21.903Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-29T13:12:21.903Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this