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<p>We are deeply concerned by reports that the new Israeli Government coalition has
reached an agreement which may pave the way for annexation of parts of the West Bank.
We are urging Israel not to proceed. The Foreign Secretary reiterated this message
during a call with Alternate Israeli Prime Minister Gantz on 20 May and Israeli Foreign
Minister Ashkenazi on 2 June. The UK position is clear: any unilateral moves toward
annexation would be damaging to renewed efforts to restart peace negotiation, and
contrary to international law. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their
homes cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians and, in all but the most
exceptional of cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law.</p>
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