Government response

UK statement on situation in Gaza - 3 January 2024

The FCDO has issued a statement firmly rejecting any suggestion of the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza. 

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 3 January 2024

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office said:

Gaza is Occupied Palestinian Territory and will be part of a future Palestinian state. The UK firmly rejects any suggestion of the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza. 

We share the concerns of our allies and partners that Gazans should not be subject to forcible displacement or relocation from Gaza.

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Published 3 January 2024