I am deeply concerned by the deaths and injuries in Gaza - the violence is shocking and tragic. Israel has a legitimate right to defend itself, however the number of those killed and injured demonstrates that we desperately need Israel to show greater restraint. I believe there is an urgent need to establish the facts, which is why I would support any independent and transparent investigation into violence at the Israel/Gaza border. It is highly regrettable the Commission of Inquiry Report does not look comprehensively at the actions of non-state actors such as Hamas.

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