§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Under the terms of the road map, what share of the cost of reconstruction of Palestinian property and infrastructure demolished by Israel defence forces will be borne by the government of Israel. [HL3951]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe road map does not require the Israeli Government to contribute to the cost of rebuilding Palestinian property and infrastructure. Nevertheless, the 4th Geneva Convention prohibits the destruction of property except where such destruction is rendered absolutely necessary by military operations. We continue to press Israel to end the disproportionate use of force, demolitions and destruction of infrastructure.