The SNP support  the recognition of a Palestinian state. The party condemned the actions of Israel during their assault of Gaza in the summer of 2014.

The SNP Manifesto 2015

On military intervention

The Conservatives support a two state solution. Their position is that Palestine should not be recognised yet; but should be at a time ‘most useful to the peace process’. The Conservatives state that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.The Conservatives do not support calls to boycott trade with Israel. The coalition government is ’concerned’ about the situation in Gaza and has pledged £20m towards the Gaza reconstruction mechanism.

On 23 March, Dr Abigael Baldoumas, Oxfam's Regional Research and Policy Coordinator for the Middle East, and Amal Kaoua, Senior Conflict and Humanitarian Adviser at Save the Children delivered a briefing on the challenges for Syrian refugees in Jordan and the work of UK NGOs to the All Party Parliamentary Jordan Group and Caabu in the House of Commons.

An Early Day Motion (EDM) put down in Parliament on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for UK politicians to be granted access, has reached 100 signatures.

The EDM has been signed by 101 MPs making it one of the most supported international motions this session.

This page will keep you updated on any comments made about the Middle East during the televised election debates.

An Early Day Motion (EDM) put down in Parliament on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for UK politicians to be granted access, has reached 100 signatures.

The EDM has been signed by 101 MPs making it one of the most supported international motions this session.

This page will summarise the views of the main political parties towards certain Middle Eastern issues, and offer a selection of key quotes. 

We ask all Caabu supporters to write to their election candidates and seek their views on important Middle Eastern issues.

You can see who is standing in your constituency here, and find contact details for each candidate. Through the Palestine Solidarity Campaign's website you are also able to email and see candidate views on Palestine.