Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 23320

Israel: Palestinians

Tabled: 23 April 2024
Answered: 1 May 2024

Question

Zarah Sultana

Your PartyCoventry South

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on reports of torture of Palestinians in Israeli custody.

Answer

Sir Andrew Mitchell
We are aware of reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees in military detention. The UK Government is clear that administrative detention should only be used when it is justified in accordance with international law. Those under detention should e...

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