...this House condemns the closure of Haram al-Sharif and the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities in yet another attack on Palestinians and Arabs.

Considers the action to be totally unjustified and highly provocative.

Believes that the move has nothing to do with security but amounts to further persecution of Palestinians and Arabs wishing to pray at the holy site.

Notes that Israel continues to press ahead with its illegal settlement programme and will build 1,000 Jewish-only housing units in occupied East Jerusalem, in flagrant breach of United Nations’ resolutions and criticism by its biggest supporter and contributor, the United States.

Is convinced that these actions clearly demonstrate that Israel has no interest in a peaceful and negotiated settlement; and urges the Government to protest in the strongest terms to its counterpart in Israel and to convey its support to the Palestinian authorities.

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