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West Bank: Ceasefires

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 32265

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2025 to Question 25538 on West Bank: Ceasefires, if he will have discussions with his Israeli counterpart on ensuring the de-escalation of violence in the West Bank.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign Secretary raised the need for de-escalation of violence in the West Bank when he spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar on 22 January. Stability in the West Bank is crucial to ensure the fragile ceasefire in Gaza can last. All sides should work to ensure a lowering of tension in the West Bank at this time.

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