Israel and Palestine: West Bank

House of Lords written question – answered at on 11 February 2014.

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Photo of Baroness Tonge Baroness Tonge Independent Liberal Democrat

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their policy objectives in respect of Israeli settlers living in the West Bank.

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)

Our policy on settlements is that they are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace. We warmly welcome the resumption of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, which US Secretary of State John Kerry has confirmed are to cover all final status issues, including borders and settlements.

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