Israel and Palestine: West Bank
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Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat)

To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to help Palestinians remain in their homes and on their land within Area C of the West Bank.

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Lord Howell of Guildford (Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Conservative)

We are concerned about demolitions of Palestinian property in Area C of the West Bank. We are urging Israel to desist from such demolitions, which we consider to be contrary to Israel's obligations under international humanitarian law and harmful to the peace process, as well as causing unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians.

The European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, in conclusions agreed on 14 May, called on Israel to meet its obligations regarding the living conditions of the Palestinian population in Area C, including by halting the forced transfer of population and the demolition of Palestinian housing and infrastructure, ensuring access to water and addressing humanitarian needs. In addition, the UK continues to support Palestinians facing demolition or eviction through our funding of the Norwegian Refugee Council legal aid programme which helps individuals to challenge these decisions in the Israeli legal system.

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