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Israel: Occupied Territories

Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 43749

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to formally respond to the International Court of Justice judgment on Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian Territories.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of the International Court of Justice. We continue to consider the Court's Advisory Opinion carefully, with the seriousness and rigour it deserves.

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