I am aware of the disturbing report. On 13, 14 and 19 May I set out my position on the demolition of houses in the Gaza Strip in a number of statements. On 14 May in my statement on house demolitions in Rafah I recalled that the Quartet had also emphasised that Israel should refrain from the demolition of Palestinian homes and property as a punitive measure or to facilitate Israeli construction.
Last week officials of my Department had a useful meeting with representatives of Amnesty International and the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions to discuss the matter.