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Israeli and Palestinian cooperation: Foreign Secretary statement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gives a statement on the decision by the Palestinian Authority and Government of Israel to restore cooperation

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

Restoring cooperation is an important and constructive step towards peace. This is welcome progress and shows both sides are willing to put the needs and security of Israelis and Palestinians first.

We need to build on this momentum through further dialogue and compromise to move towards a lasting solution to the conflict.

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Published 19 November 2020