The Foreign Secretary condemned incitement and rocket
fire against Israel. He reiterated the need for Israel
to carry out a transparent, independent inquiry into
the loss of more than 120 Palestinian lives during the
recent Gaza protests, as well as over 10,000 injuries,
with approximately 4,000 of these as a result of live
gun fire.
He stressed the UK’s firm commitment to a two-state
solution as the best way to bring about stability and
peace in the region.
Foreign Secretary said:
The UK, alongside France and Germany, firmly believes
that the Iran nuclear deal is the best way to ensure
a safe, secure future for the region.
We are committed to making sure Iran continues to
abide by its obligations under the deal and are in
full agreement with Israel that we must prevent Iran
from acquiring nuclear weapons.
We are also very concerned by the deaths of over 120
Palestinians in recent weeks and the deteriorating
situation in Gaza. The people of Israel and Gaza have
the right to live safely in peace, without constant
fear for their security.
We continue to press both Israel and the Palestinian
Authority on the need to refrain from actions which
make peace more difficult. Settlement construction is
a significant barrier to achieving this goal, as are
terrorism, incitement to violence, and the refusal by
some to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist.
The UK has an unwavering commitment to Israel’s
security and stability and we look forward to
continuing to work together to achieve our common
goals.
