The Government said it had not concluded Israel is acting with the 'intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group'.

The UK government does not believe Israel's actions in the Gaza strip is a genocide, a letter from the Foreign Office has said.

The Government said it had not concluded Israel is acting with the 'intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group'.

Government position set out in letter to select committee as No 10 prepares to meet Israeli president