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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel and Palestinians: Aid Workers

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the safety of aid workers operating in (a) Israel and (b) Palestine.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary has called on Israel to reform its deconfliction mechanism to ensure the safety of aid workers and to make progress on the UN's minimal operating requirements, including more visas and driver approvals granted, as well as more trucks permitted to cross into Gaza.

The Prime Minister set out the need for more aid to enter Gaza in his call with Prime Minister Netanyahu on 2 April, and that far too many aid workers and ordinary civilians have lost their lives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21568
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Safety Israel Palestine Aid workers
Link
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