West Bank: Farms
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor and respond to threats to Palestinian agricultural land and livelihoods in the Bethlehem area, including cases involving long-standing private land claims.
Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer
The UK remains concerned about the situation facing the Nassar family and the Tent of Nations farm . We are aware of the issues surrounding the land and of recent developments affecting the site. The UK regularly monitors the situation in the West Bank. Our Consulate General in Jerusalem engages routinely with communities, non-governmental organisations and relevant stakeholders on this matter. The UK is clear that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. We continue to urge Israel to halt these practices and protect Palestinian communities.
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