Context
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with over 54,000 lives lost and hospitals bombed. Palestinians in the UK fear for their family members' safety.
Question
More than 54,000 lives have been lost; hospitals are being bombed, people tortured, starvation used as a weapon of war. Palestinians in the UK fear they may not see their mother, father, brother or sister survive these atrocities. The Government responded to Ukraine by offering a family visa scheme for Ukrainians to join their families here. Is it time for a similar Gaza family scheme?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)
A statement was issued with France and Germany, calling for Israel to immediately restart rapid humanitarian aid flows. A bespoke visa scheme would need to consider factors like the unique crisis situation, security impacts, compliance issues, and returns. Immediate family members can use existing family routes to join those in the UK.
Not addressed: Did not commit to creating a Gaza family visa scheme as requested; referred to existing routes instead of considering a new bespoke scheme.
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