Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussion he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the security situation in those Israeli cities within range of rocket and terror attacks.

The Goverment regularly discusses the security situation with Israeli officials at all levels. Our commitment to Israel's seucrity is unwavering. We recognise that Israel has the right to ensure its own security, and that its citizens have the right to live without fear of attack. Rocket attacks threaten the daily lives of Israelis indiscriminately and make achieving peace more difficult. The UK continues to support a negotiated agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians which will protect Israeli citizens and ensure their safety. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and commit to a negotiated solution to end the conflict.