Israel and Palestine: West Bank

House of Lords written question – answered at on 3 December 2012.

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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the Government of Israel against the transfer of existing residents of Area C of the West Bank to Areas A and B.

Photo of Baroness Warsi Baroness Warsi Senior Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Jointly with the Department for Communities and Local Government), Senior Minister of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Faith and Communities) (also in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

The UK has encouraged the Israeli Government to comply fully with their obligations under international law with regard to their actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Area C of the West Bank.

This is an issue of concern shared by our European partners. 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 forced transfer of population. Together with our EU partners, we will continue to make this case to the Israeli Government.

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