I am grateful for this opportunity to report to the House on the situation in the Middle East.
Matters are once again - in a state of flux.
We understand that there was some limited progress on territory and security. Given the circumstances and time constraints, both parties have announced that it was impossible to reach an understanding on all issues. There will not be any further talks before the Israeli elections on 6 February. We must, in any case, continue to support efforts to find a peaceful solution for the conflict. This includes preserving the acquis from previous peace talks, including Taba.