§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to his Israeli counterparts in respect of the killing 967W of Abdel-Aziz Al-Rantissi in Gaza City on 17 April 2004 as a result of a missile fired by an Israeli military helicopter. [167369]
§ Mr. RammellMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has repeatedly said that the Israeli policy of targeted assassinations is illegal, unjustified and counter-productive. He reiterated this after the killing of Abdul Aziz al-Rantissi. Both parties must refrain from actions that may further escalate tensions, including any more such killings.