Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the letter sent from Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights to Alistair Burt MP on 7 June, whether there will be an independent investigation into Hamas’ attempts at peace making over the last 15 years and their current position on the two-state solution and Israel.

The UK has been clear that we support an independent and transparent investigation into recent events in Gaza, including Hamas’s role and the Israeli Defense Force’s conduct. We have also been clear that we expect Hamas to abide by the Quartet Principles, including recognising Israel and renouncing violence, and to show a commitment to peace. The UK continues to support the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza to restore effective and accountable governance.