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FCO Minister condemns violence in Israel and OPTs

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns violence in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Speaking today Mr. Ellwood said:

I condemn the appalling attacks against civilians in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week. There can be no justification for terrorism. I am deeply concerned by the ongoing violence. This tragic situation only underlines the need to improve the situation on the ground and reach a long term resolution to the conflict.

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Published 9 March 2016