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Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there are any barriers to accessing UK Government aid for people in Gaza; and what steps they have taken to ensure their aid enters Gaza.

Answer

We remain deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Since the start of the regional conflict, there has been a significant reduction in the volume of aid entering Gaza, whilst long standing restrictions persist. This is unacceptable and risks undermining progress made since the ceasefire. Despite this, UK support is making a real difference on the ground in Gaza. For instance, UK-Med field hospitals are providing health care to thousands and United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) health teams have been carrying out vital catch-up vaccinations.


We are clear that the Government of Israel must fully abide by their obligations to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, in accordance with international law. We continue to raise this issue with our Israeli counterparts, including the need to ensure that international NGOs can operate in a sustained and predictable way. We will continue to support international NGOs and UN agencies, including UNRWA, which are indispensable to both the immediate humanitarian response and longer term recovery efforts in Palestine.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14315
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Access Humanitarian aid Gaza
Link
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