The British Government’s current position on Israel and Palestine: Recognition of Palestine as a state

Question by Baroness Janke (lib Dem) on 7th February 2022 (HL6030) To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to recognise Palestine as an independent state. Answer from Lord Ahmed (Conservative) on 21st February 2022 We continue to work closely with international partners to strongly advocate for a two-state solution and encourage a return…

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The British Government’s current position on Israel and Palestine: Living conditions in Gaza

Question by Baroness Sheehan (Lib Dem) on 21st May 2021 (HL535) To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of reductions in the Overseas Development Assistance Budget on donations to organisations bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Answer from Lord Ahmad (Conservative) on 8th June 2021 Allocation decisions have been taken…

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The British Government’s current position on Israel and Palestine: Environmental issues

Question by Baroness Janke (Lib Dem) on 24th January 2022 (HL5626) To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to protect Palestinians in territories occupied by Israel from damage to olive groves and crops by Israeli settlers. Answer from Lord Ahmad (Conservative) on 7th February 2022 We understand the particular significance of olive trees…

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