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Palestine: Foreign Relations

Asked by Nadia WhittomeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 124946

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies on the Israel-Palestine conflict of the UK's role during the Mandate for Palestine.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Last year, the UK made the historic decision to recognise the state of Palestine, noting that our commitment to supporting long-term peace stems not only from the current crisis but also from our historic responsibility to the region's security. Available materials about the UK's role during the Mandate for Palestine can be readily accessed from the National Archives.

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