Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Children

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government how many children in Gaza have been identified as "wounded child, no surviving family".

Answer: While we do not hold this specific information, the International Rescue Committee estimates that at least 17,000 children are estimated to be unaccompanied or separated from their parents in Gaza. The plight of children affected by the war in Gaza is deeply distressing. We continue to urge all parties to ensure that aid can safely and effectively reach those who need it in all parts of Gaza, including medical care and shelter equipment. Since the start of the conflict, we have announced £10 million in funding to UK-Med, enabling them to provide vital care to over 300,000 Gazans, including critical limb and life-saving surgeries, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation, in addition to £6m for UNICEF to provide lifesaving aid to vulnerable families in Gaza. We are the second largest donor to the 'Education Cannot Wait' fund which supports 5,000 children affected by the crisis.

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