Palestinians: Politics and Government

(asked on 9th March 2021) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about their imprisonment of Palestinian politicians ahead of the Palestinian elections due to be held in May.


Answered by
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 23rd March 2021

We welcome President Abbas' announcement of dates for legislative and Presidential elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the first time since 2006. Elections are an important and necessary step towards democratic renewal and strong, inclusive and accountable Palestinian institutions, based on respect for the rule of law and human rights. We urge all parties, including all Palestinian political groups and the Israeli government, to play their part in delivering free, fair, credible and peaceful Palestinian elections.

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