Gaza Support for Children 2026-03-03
2026-03-03
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Q1
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Tens of thousands of children have been affected by the conflict in Gaza, facing death, injury, orphanhood, or separation from family.
What steps she is taking to support children in Gaza?
The UK is providing £81 million in humanitarian and early recovery support this year, including social protection services that have supported over 335,000 Palestinian children.
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Q2
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40,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents due to recent conflicts, leaving many as orphans without necessary support.
What assurances can the Minister give that the UK will play a leading role in supporting those children in the long term?
The UK has provided £13 million in aid since the appeal began, marking the UK's £3 million aid match for the Middle East appeal in January. The UK led a statement with nine other countries to underline the vital role that INGOs play in Palestine.
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The questioner asked for long-term assurances, but the answer provided only mentions recent aid.
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Q3
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Benjamin Netanyahu has closed all border crossings into Gaza, blocking food and humanitarian aid.
What does the Minister know of this? Food and humanitarian aid are once again being blocked.
We would like all borders, including Rafah, to be open as quickly as possible and not in a phased process. We are making representations to the Israeli Government in that regard.
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The questioner asked about the specific impact of border closures, but the answer did not provide details on the current status or impact of aid.
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