Jerusalem: Cultural Heritage

Foreign and Commonwealth Office written question – answered am ar 17 Rhagfyr 2018.

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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the protection of the historical and archaeological diversity of East Jerusalem; and what assessment they have made of the current excavations supported by the government of Israel which are reportedly being used to create fake Jewish tombs around the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Photo of Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Minister of State

While we have not made any assessment on this issue, we are strongly opposed to any attempts to change the facts on the ground in East Jerusalem.

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