UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 11, 2026· GOV.UK
Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered a statement at a UN Security Council meeting on Palestine. Her statement highlighted that "Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank."
Why it matters
This statement signals the UK's commitment to addressing violence in the West Bank through international diplomatic channels. It underscores the UK's position that increased action is required from relevant authorities to ensure accountability for violent acts.
Who it affects
- ›UK Permanent Representative to the UN
- ›UN Security Council members
- ›People in the West Bank
- ›Those committing acts of violence
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