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Israel an issue on new e-petitions website

August 5, 2011 12:52

ByJennifer Lipman, Jennifer Lipman

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The government's new "e-petitions" website has already attracted attention from a number of pro and anti-Israel campaigners.

Launched this week, the site allows voters to register a petition on any subject. If they manage to attract more than 100,000 signatures, the point could be debated by MPs in the House of Commons.

Amidst the petitions about the death penalty, driving offences and free public transport for students are several devoted to the Middle East.

One, submitted by the Rev John Jones, asked the FCO to "reverse Britain's anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian policies".