Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Israeli Government on a full, impartial investigation into the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh.

The UK Government was deeply saddened by the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh last year and the Foreign Secretary once again extends his sympathies to her family. The Foreign Secretary has not personally discussed this matter with the Government of Israel, but officials from British Embassy Tel Aviv made clear the need for a thorough investigation. The UK Government's position is still that there must be a thorough and transparent investigation. The work of journalists across the globe is vital, and they must be protected from harm in the course of their duties.