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Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood statement on Israel’s Land Regularisation Bill

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood statement on Israel’s Land Regularisation Bill being passed through the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood
• Published: 7 February 2017
• Last updated: 7 February 2017 — See all updates

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Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood said:

It is of great concern that the bill paves the way for significant growth in settlements deep in the West Bank, threatening the viability of the two-state solution.

As a longstanding friend of Israel, I condemn the passing of the Land Regularisation Bill by the Knesset, which damages Israel’s standing with its international partners.

We reiterate our support for a two-state solution leading to a secure Israel that is safe from terrorism, and a contiguous, viable and sovereign Palestinian state.

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Published 7 February 2017
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1. 7 February 2017

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2. 7 February 2017

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