PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Israel: Palestinians (9 November 2023)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Israeli counterpart on the administrative detention of Palestinians.
Asked by:
Andrew Western (Labour)
Asked by:
Andrew Western (Labour)
Answer
The Government's position is clear: all states, including Israel, must exercise their legitimate right to self-defence in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary will continue to engage regularly and closely with their Israeli counterparts on this issue. Our focus right now is securing sustained humanitarian access to Gaza, securing the release of British hostages and showing solidarity with Israel in defending itself against Hamas.
Answered by:
David Rutley (Conservative)
20 November 2023
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