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FCDO statement: President Abbas comments

The FCDO condemns recent antisemitic remarks made by President Abbas.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 8 September 2023

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A FCDO spokesperson said:

The UK condemns the recent antisemitic remarks made by President Abbas.

The UK stands firmly against all attempts to distort the Holocaust. Such statements do not advance efforts towards reconciliation.