To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the right to freedom of religion in Hebron following reports that the Israeli occupation authorities prevented the call for prayer on a large number of occasions in 2017; and what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding such reports.
Answered on
22 January 2018
The UK is strongly committed to freedom of worship. We will look into the circumstances surrounding this issue, and seek clarification from the appropriate Israeli authorities.
Answered by
Foreign and Commonwealth Office