United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 101966
Palestine: Recognition of States
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2 January 2026
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9 January 2026 · Answer
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9 January 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, where the UK recognises as the capital of the State of Palestine.
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2 January 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, where the UK recognises as the capital of the State of Palestine.
Source: Commons
9 January 2026
Answer
It is the longstanding position of the UK Government that Jerusalem should be a shared capital of two states, with its final status determined as part of a negotiated, peaceful settlement between Israelis and Palestinians, respecting the access and religi...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-02/101966
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1866841
- uk · wq-1866841 · source updated 9 January 2026