Palestine: Christianity
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will raise the situation of Palestinian Christians with her Israeli counterparts.
Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer
The UK remains committed to championing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world including in Palestine. The UK Special Envoy for FoRB discussed the issue of access to holy sites during his visit to the Holy See in March 2026. The UK is concerned about recent restrictions on access to holy sites in Jerusalem. We have called on Israel to work with religious communities to facilitate access in line with the Status Quo, and ensure the right to worship is protected.
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