The Green Party condemned Israel's ground invasion and bombardment of Gaza in 2014 and continue to call on the UN, the EU and the US to ensure that Israel complies with international law. They also call on Israel to evacuate illegal settlements within the occupied territories of Palestine. In addition, they call on the government of Israel to dismantle the 'West Bank Barrier' which divides Palestinian territories, depriving Palestinians of land, water, and employment.
The SNP support the recognition of a Palestinian state. The party condemned the actions of Israel during their assault of Gaza in the summer of 2014.
The SNP Manifesto 2015
On military intervention
The Conservatives support a two state solution. Their position is that Palestine should not be recognised yet; but should be at a time ‘most useful to the peace process’. The Conservatives state that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.The Conservatives do not support calls to boycott trade with Israel. The coalition government is ’concerned’ about the situation in Gaza and has pledged £20m towards the Gaza reconstruction mechanism.
On 23 March, Dr Abigael Baldoumas, Oxfam's Regional Research and Policy Coordinator for the Middle East, and Amal Kaoua, Senior Conflict and Humanitarian Adviser at Save the Children delivered a briefing on the challenges for Syrian refugees in Jordan and the work of UK NGOs to the All Party Parliamentary Jordan Group and Caabu in the House of Commons.
An Early Day Motion (EDM) put down in Parliament on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for UK politicians to be granted access, has reached 100 signatures.
The EDM has been signed by 101 MPs making it one of the most supported international motions this session.
This page will keep you updated on any comments made about the Middle East during the televised election debates.
An Early Day Motion (EDM) put down in Parliament on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for UK politicians to be granted access, has reached 100 signatures.
The EDM has been signed by 101 MPs making it one of the most supported international motions this session.
This page will summarise the views of the main political parties towards certain Middle Eastern issues, and offer a selection of key quotes.
