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West Bank: Demolition

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103657

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations her Department has made to the Israeli Government over the decision to demolish a football pitch in the Aida Refugee Camp in the West Bank.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK regularly raises the situation in the West Bank with the Israeli government, including the demolitions of housing, olive groves, and other civilian infrastructure, carried out in breach of International Humanitarian Law.

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