We now come to Prime Minister's questions. I call Dr. Luke Evans.

Number one, Mr. Speaker.

Prime Minister.

Mr. Speaker, can I start by expressing our sincere condolences to His Majesty, the King and the royal family on the

death of Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Kent.

Her life was filled with compassion and dignity.

She dutifully supported our late Queen Elizabeth II, comforted the runner-up at Wimbledon, and worked anonymously

as a music teacher in Hull, typical of her unassuming nature and human touch.

Our thoughts, and I'm sure the whole House, thoughts are with His Royal Highness, the Duke

of Kent, his family, and all those whose lives she touched.

Mr. Speaker, turning to other events, I condemn the strikes that Israel carried out

in Doha yesterday. They violate Qatar's sovereignty. They do nothing to secure the peace that the UK and so many of our allies

are committed to. I spoke to the Amar of Qatar last night, soon after the attack, to convey

our support and solidarity. He was crystal clear that notwithstanding the attacks, he would

continue to work on a diplomatic

solution to achieve a ceasefire and a two-state outcome.

He and I are on the same mind on this, Mr. Speaker.

That is why I met President Abbas on Monday and why I will meet President Herzog later

on today. I will be absolutely clear that we condemn

Israel's action. I will also be clear that restrictions on aid must be lifted,

the offensive in Gaza must stop, and settlement building must cease. But

Mr. Speaker, however difficult, the UK will not walk away from a diplomatic solution. We will

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