Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 115106

Palestine: Armed Conflict

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Cat Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make representations to her Israeli counterparts on preventing further military attacks on Palestinian higher education institutions.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK has been clear with the Government of Israel on the imperative, under international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including education institutions. We remain focussed on supporting the transition from an immedi...

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