Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) humanitarian and (b) human rights situation in the occupied West Bank.

Human Rights are a crucial element underpinning the UK's foreign policy. The UK continues to engage with the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority on human rights issues where they exist. We call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation. It is vital that all actions are proportionate, in line with International Humanitarian Law and avoid civilian casualties. The Foreign Secretary has made this clear to Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen during a phone call on 7 March.