The UK’s foreign office says it is alarmed that Israeli ministers participated in a recent conference calling for the resettlement of Gaza.

The “Settlements Bring Security” conference was organised in Jerusalem on January 28th 2024.

The following brief statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office was issued on January 30th:

“The UK is alarmed by the conference in Jerusalem calling for the resettlement of Gaza, and that Israeli ministers participated.

“The UK’s position is clear: Gaza is occupied Palestinian territory and will be part of the future Palestinian state.

“Settlements are illegal. No Palestinian should be threatened with forcible displacement or relocation.”