Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

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I am concerned about the steps being taken to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UK is likely to see the least amount of aid entering Gaza this month, which is unacceptable.

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I recently met representatives who expressed deep concerns over severely injured children requiring urgent medical assistance. What work is being done to ensure these children have access to top-tier medical care?

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Many residents have contacted me with concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. What steps are being taken to improve this situation?

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Since the devastating attack by Hamas more than a year ago, an estimated 42,000 people have lost their lives. Will you assure me that the Government are using full diplomatic force to secure an immediate ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid?

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I declare an interest as a former board member of the Disasters Emergency Committee. Islamic Relief told me yesterday about the situation in Jabalia where people are being starved, bombed, and shot on sight. What conversations have you had with Israeli counterparts to end indiscriminate attacks and let in lifesaving aid?

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Will the Minister reassure me that September's export license ban includes items reasonably believed to breach international law in Gaza? Also, do remaining licenses exclude military equipment for IDF?

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The footage of children caught in fighting is horrendous, as is the hostage situation. What steps are you taking to protect aid workers? And given your efforts aren't working, what's next?

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My constituents, including Damon and Annie, are extremely concerned that every day things are only getting worse. Given the abject conditions in north Gaza, humanitarian access is nearly non-existent. A year on from the start of the conflict, we are still debating restrictions on aid flow by Israeli authorities. What more can you do to ensure people dying from hunger, thirst and lack of medical care receive attention?

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The images from northern Gaza have horrified many. Given the news of indiscriminate bombing, do you believe that your actions now are enough or will you act positively to bring about a ceasefire?

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Last month the Minister correctly stated that intentionally directing attacks at civilian objects is a war crime. Yet, why can't the Government do the same when the perpetrator is Netanyahu and victims are Palestinians?

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Given that intercepted communications show Hamas are struggling to find room for arriving aid, what action will you take to ensure UNRWA gets this aid to those who need it?

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Does the Minister condemn the ethnic cleansing and annexation of northern Gaza? If so, what action will be taken to demonstrate the UK's strongest objection?

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Given that UNRWA supplies were found in Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hideout, will you review your commitment to funding UNRWA and take action to stop aid misappropriation?

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Following the removal of international terrorist Yahya Sinwar, and with an amnesty possibility for those who release hostages, what pressure are the Government bringing to bear on Hamas to urge them to lay down their arms and release the 97 remaining hostages? This is necessary for full humanitarian relief access in Gaza.

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Co-existence is inevitable, with a two-state solution necessary. Given Britain's regional connections and UN responsibilities, what discussions are the Government having on this issue to build on significant past efforts?

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Given reports of significant destruction and danger for healthcare workers in Gaza, does the UK agree that all arms exports to Israel should now cease?