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<p>Our sympathies are with Ameed al-Jaghoub and his family. While we have not discussed
this specific incident with the Israeli Government, the number of Palestinians killed
by Israeli security forces in the West Bank and Gaza is too high. In our dialogue
with the Israeli authorities, whilst we have recognised their legitimate need to deploy
security measures to address violence, we remind them that such deployments are done
to minimise tension and use appropriate force. When there have been accusations of
excessive use of force, we have advocated swift, transparent investigations. Israel
must abide by its obligations under international law, and we have a regular dialogue
with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation. As the occupying power, we
urge Israel to fulfil its responsibilities, including ensuring the protection of the
civilian population. I, (Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon), made this clear most recently
in a meeting with the Israeli chargé d'affaires on July 4.</p>
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