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Written question asked by Bishop of Worcester (Bishops (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 April 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what barriers exist to the unfettered flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and what steps they are taking to remove those barriers.

Answer

We have set out five steps that Israel needs to take, including:

  • an immediate humanitarian pause to get aid in and hostages out;
  • increased capacity for aid distribution inside Gaza;
  • increased access for aid through land routes and a fully open Ashdod Port for aid delivery;
  • an expansion of the types of humanitarian assistance allowed into Gaza;
  • and the provision of electricity, water and telecommunications.

The Foreign Secretary has appointed a Representative for Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Mark Bryson-Richardson. He is based in the region and is working intensively to address the blockages preventing more aid reaching Gaza.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3439
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Gaza
Link
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