asked Her Majesty's Government:

What representations they have made to the Government of Israel concerning the kidnapping of a civilian doctor and his brother from a house in Gaza, the day before the Palestinian attack on a Israeli army position when Gilad Shalit was abducted.[HL6775]

We remain deeply concerned by the current situation in Gaza. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised her concerns with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni and Palestinian President Abbas on6 July. We have made no representations about this particular incident.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will seek an urgent meeting with the Government of Israel to discuss the recent attacks on civilians in Gaza.[HL6814]

My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary called Israeli Foreign Minister Livni and Palestinian President Abbas on 6 July to raise her concerns about the recent situation in Gaza. Senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials met with the Israeli Ambassador on 4 July. Our ambassador in Tel Aviv has also remained in close contact with the Israeli Government to raise our concerns.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make representations to the Government of Israel about the destruction of civic facilities such as power stations and university buildings in the Gaza strip.[HL6816]

My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised her concerns about the current situation in Gaza with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni and Palestinian President Abbas on6 July. On 29 June, our defence attaché in Tel Aviv raised our concerns about the worsening situation in Gaza, in particular about the loss of power and water supplies with the Israel Defence Force. We have made no specific representations about the university.