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<p>The Prime Minister has been clear that Israel has a right to self-defence but that
everything must be done to minimise civilian casualties.</p><p>An assessment of whether
Israeli actions in Gaza comply with international law and its obligations under the
Geneva Conventions requires an investigation on the ground. To that end the United
Nations Human Rights Council has set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate purported
violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in the Occupied Palestinian
Territory, including the Gaza Strip since the conflict began on 13 June. The UK supports
this inquiry, which must be balanced and independent.</p>
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