FCO Minister condemns violence in Israel and OPTs

9 Mar 2016 05:40 PM

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

Speaking yesterday 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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