Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 54175
Israeli Settlements
Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 12 June 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help restrict the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWe are clear that settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects for peace. I have condemned the 22 new settlements announced by Israel on 29 May and we regularly urge Israel to halt settlement expansion in our diplomatic enga...
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