PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Israel: Occupied Territories (16 October 2024)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Naz Shah (Labour)
Answer
The UK is fully committed to international law and fully respects the independence of the International Court of Justice. We continue to consider the Court’s Advisory Opinion carefully. We do not disagree with the central findings of the Court’s Advisory Opinion. We are of the clear view that Israel should bring an end to its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as rapidly as possible – but we are clear that every effort must be made to create the conditions for negotiations towards the two-state solution. Our commitment to a two-state solution is unwavering. The UK abstained on the UN General Assembly resolution in September because it did not provide sufficient clarity to advance a negotiated two-state solution.
Answered by:
Mr Hamish Falconer (Labour)
22 October 2024
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