Speeches by Mohamed.

“How will our funding levels affect our ability to play a stronger role in that field?”

“Beyond the soft power, are there any other benefits of the World Service?”

“Might it help in any area of UK foreign policy in relation to trade or international investment, or is the idea to keep those at arm’s length?”

“We mentioned the World Service there. In advancing the UK’s foreign policy interests in relation to the World Service, how might the BBC deploy influence and advance foreign policy using the World Service?”

“Following on, this is for Gershon or Miri. Perhaps we could look at the individuals who have been recognised potentially as Palestinian nationals. How would this be perceived from the Israeli side? What view will it take, as a country, in terms of individuals who might be settled on the West Bank and those individuals …”

“Ambassador, what can we do in terms of going further? What actions can we take as a Government to prevent settlements expanding and the increasing violence of settlers in the West Bank? What action do you think this Government should be taking?”

“My final question to you, Samer, is whether you think that the intention is there from the Israeli Government on having recognition or a two-state solution, given the fact that the settlements in the West Bank continue to expand. The expansion is continuing and there is the potential annexation in the north of Gaza. Do…”

“I will come on to settlements now. Victor, the ICJ this year ruled that the settlements were unlawful. How do you think this will play on any future recognition for a Palestinian state, given the fact that the ICJ opinion ruling said that the settlements in the West Bank are unlawful?”

“I have a question on recognition. Gershon, you said that recognition is required but it does not end the occupation. We have spoken about individuals being responsible and leadership being required in the region. The Knesset in July of this year overwhelmingly voted against the recognition of a Palestinian state. It wa…”

“Following on, this is for Gershon or Miri. Perhaps we could look at the individuals who have been recognised potentially as Palestinian nationals. How would this be perceived from the Israeli side? What view will it take, as a country, in terms of individuals who might be settled on the West Bank and those individuals …”

“Ambassador, what can we do in terms of going further? What actions can we take as a Government to prevent settlements expanding and the increasing violence of settlers in the West Bank? What action do you think this Government should be taking?”

“Welcome, Ambassador. I want to start by offering condolences, because I know the real situation on the ground. People are losing their lives and, as I understand it, you have lost some of your family members as well, so my sincere condolences to you. In relation to the settlements on the West Bank, Minister Ben-Gvir ha…”

“My final question to you, Samer, is whether you think that the intention is there from the Israeli Government on having recognition or a two-state solution, given the fact that the settlements in the West Bank continue to expand. The expansion is continuing and there is the potential annexation in the north of Gaza. Do…”

“I have a question on recognition. Gershon, you said that recognition is required but it does not end the occupation. We have spoken about individuals being responsible and leadership being required in the region. The Knesset in July of this year overwhelmingly voted against the recognition of a Palestinian state. It wa…”

“I will come on to settlements now. Victor, the ICJ this year ruled that the settlements were unlawful. How do you think this will play on any future recognition for a Palestinian state, given the fact that the ICJ opinion ruling said that the settlements in the West Bank are unlawful?”

“Following on, this is for Gershon or Miri. Perhaps we could look at the individuals who have been recognised potentially as Palestinian nationals. How would this be perceived from the Israeli side? What view will it take, as a country, in terms of individuals who might be settled on the West Bank and those individuals …”

“Welcome, Ambassador. I want to start by offering condolences, because I know the real situation on the ground. People are losing their lives and, as I understand it, you have lost some of your family members as well, so my sincere condolences to you. In relation to the settlements on the West Bank, Minister Ben-Gvir ha…”

“I will come on to settlements now. Victor, the ICJ this year ruled that the settlements were unlawful. How do you think this will play on any future recognition for a Palestinian state, given the fact that the ICJ opinion ruling said that the settlements in the West Bank are unlawful?”

“I have a question on recognition. Gershon, you said that recognition is required but it does not end the occupation. We have spoken about individuals being responsible and leadership being required in the region. The Knesset in July of this year overwhelmingly voted against the recognition of a Palestinian state. It wa…”

“Ambassador, what can we do in terms of going further? What actions can we take as a Government to prevent settlements expanding and the increasing violence of settlers in the West Bank? What action do you think this Government should be taking?”