Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help uphold international maritime law against Freedom Flotilla ships docking with aid in Gaza.

Answer: We remain in close contact with our Israeli counterparts over the status of vessels seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and as the Prime Minister said on 21 September, the UK continues to demand that the Israeli Government permits the full and unhindered resumption of aid into Gaza immediately. By far the most effective way to meet the desperate needs of the Gazan people at the speed and scale that is needed is via overland routes, and we reiterate that Israel must immediately allow the UN and other agencies to deliver lifesaving aid to those in Gaza who so desperately need it.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77868
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Humanitarian aid Gaza Maritime law
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