Written question asked by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2009. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Gaza: United Nations Fact Finding Mission

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has made any representations to the government of Israel consequent upon the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza conflict.

Answer: My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu on 18 September 2009 and again on 14 October 2009. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary spoke to Defence Minister Barak on 29 September 2009 and 13 October 2009.We have made clear that, while the Goldstone report has its flaws, there are serious allegations against both Hamas and Israel. Israel has undertaken a number of investigations. But we do not believe these have yet adequately addressed the concerns. We urge Israel to investigate allegations fully and credibly to ensure that there is full accountability for any breaches of the rule of law.

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