FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood said:

The UK strongly condemns the fatal shooting of two Israelis near Nablus in the West Bank. My thoughts are with the victims’ family.

Violent attacks of this nature only undermine the cause of peace. We urge all sides to promote calm, to avoid escalating tensions, and to work together to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

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