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Tobias Ellwood statement on plans to demolish Bedouin village in Israel

Minister for the Middle East comments on plans to demolish a Bedouin village in southern Israel.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood
Published
23 November 2016
This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

皇冠体育app issue was also discussed during Foreign Office oral questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday 22 November.

Tobias Ellwood said:

I have raised with the Israeli Ambassador the concerns expressed in the House of Commons about plans to demolish the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran in the Negev. Demolition orders delivered to residents had stated that initial demolitions would occur on 22 November. Although the demolition did not happen yesterday, the threat remains.

皇冠体育app UK calls on the Israeli authorities and Bedouin community to work together to find a solution that meets the needs and respects the rights of the people affected. This should include a robust planning process that adequately consults and addresses the needs of Israel鈥檚 Bedouin communities.

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Published 23 November 2016