House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Israel/Gaza update
23 February 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Andrew Mitchell Con Sutton Coldfield
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government condemns Hamas attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to self-defence.
- UK increasing aid commitment threefold, providing tents in Rafah and air-dropping supplies to a hospital in northern Gaza.
- Government calls on all parties to ensure unhindered access for humanitarian workers and supplies.
Issue summary
The UK government condemns Hamas' attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to self-defense while calling for an immediate humanitarian pause to facilitate aid delivery and establish conditions for long-term peace.
Action requested
The UK is increasing its aid commitment threefold, providing tents in Rafah and air-dropping supplies to a hospital in northern Gaza. The government calls on all parties to ensure unhindered access for humanitarian workers and supplies.
Key facts
- Government supports Israel's right to self-defence against Hamas attacks.
- UK has tripled its aid commitment.
- Family tents provided by the UK and Qatar have arrived in Rafah.
- UK and Jordan air-dropped four tonnes of life-saving aid to a hospital in northern Gaza.
- Over half of Gaza’s population are sheltering in Rafah.