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Possible Israeli annexation of the West Bank: Foreign Secretary statement

Unilateral move would be damaging to renewed efforts to re-start peace negotiations, and contrary to international law.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab
• Published: 31 January 2020

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has responded to reports that Israel could begin to immediately apply Israeli laws over the Jordan valley and key strategic areas of the West Bank.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

The United Kingdom is concerned by reports of possible moves toward annexation of parts of the West Bank by Israel. Any such unilateral moves would be damaging to renewed efforts to re-start peace negotiations, and contrary to international law. Any changes to the status quo cannot be taken forward without an agreement negotiated by the parties themselves.

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Published 31 January 2020