Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Access

Agreed with the lead MP's case about atrocities committed against humanitarian workers and supported recognising Palestine as part of efforts for peace and urgent relief.

Israel’s attack on Qatar shows that it has no interest in securing peace and there must be consequences for such actions.

Described UNRWA being crippled, less than 40% of food supplies entering Gaza since last July, and called for an immediate ceasefire and suspension of bilateral support to Israel. Asked if President Herzog's visit is being used to address the root causes of humanitarian aid failures in Gaza. Discussed connections with local charities supporting those in Gaza, highlighting the impact of the World Central Kitchen attack.

The UK’s continued support and facilitation of Israel's actions is shocking. The Minister will ensure a statement on the Knesset decision affecting UNRWA follows soon.

Described the situation as genocide and ethnic cleansing, questioning whether military intervention should not be off the table.

Agreed with the lead MP, expressing concern for families in Palestine and calling for an end to the man-made catastrophe.

The UK Government should protect British citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla by outlining measures to secure their safety.

We must compel the US President to recognise disinformation spread about aid distribution when he visits the UK next week.

Everyone is trying to understand what further war crimes will have to be committed before the Government will sanction Netanyahu and his entire Cabinet. People are desperate for the Government to use every single diplomatic lever.

Highlights that the current situation is unacceptable, with aid workers unable to enter Gaza safely. Emphasises the need for UK Ministers to address the issue at the UN General Assembly.

Supports a robust ceasefire to protect aid convoys, warehouses, hospitals, and shelters. Calls for international investigations into breaches of international law by Israel.

Asks the Minister to pursue compensation from the Israeli Government for a British charity whose children’s centre was destroyed.

Noted that Save the Children has 45 trucks of aid waiting in warehouses, Oxfam cannot bring menstrual supplies, and 508 humanitarian personnel have been killed since October 2023. Welcomed previous Foreign Secretary's statement but called for more diplomatic action. Mentioned constituents who lost loved ones during the World Central Kitchen attack, sending solidarity to them.

Appreciated the work of Samaritan’s Purse and other NGOs responding to crises, wrote to the Minister to ensure aid reaches where it is most needed, and called for hope and a future for children on both sides of Gaza. Raised links between his constituency and local charitable organisations that help people in need.

This is a moral outrage of the first order. There is a serious question when people can act with impunity without fear of prosecution and conviction for serious crimes.

Praised the Government’s co-operation with Jordan on airdrops but urged for more action regarding the humanitarian crisis. Questioned whether there is a legal right to provide aid by sea and if the Royal Navy could deploy ships off the coast of Gaza.

The United Nations estimates that over 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza. International pressure is not working, so more must be done to ensure aid flows freely.

Reveals the severe personal hardships faced by aid workers risking their lives daily to deliver relief in Gaza, underlining the urgent need for an end to bombardment and safe passage of humanitarian aid. As a former aid worker, she provided insights on the importance of humanitarian work and related issues across the House.

Stressed the importance of improving humanitarian access for people living in Gaza, highlighting that at least 20,000 children have been killed since October 2023. Called for pressure on Israel to reopen crossings and lift restrictions on movement.

Restoring an orderly supply of humanitarian aid is critical; food distribution centres run by Gaza Humanitarian Foundation face 3% deaths, which is unacceptable.

Agreed with the call for more steps to ensure aid reaches the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Calls attention to the necessity of comprehensive refeeding programmes and raises concerns about evacuation orders preventing aid workers from entering Gaza, citing that only 0.03% of injured children have been evacuated to the UK.

Called for more action from the Government to ensure aid reaches Gaza, asking about plans for discussions and ensuring healthcare gets through.

Called for securing access for doctors, aid workers, and journalists in Gaza. Asked how to maintain a ceasefire through international pressure to ensure long-standing sustainable peace in the region.

Described the urgent need for a flood of aid in Gaza, with figures such as 44,000 children treated for malnutrition and 5,700 acres of land stolen by the Israeli army. Asked how to work with the US Administration to encourage Israel to open up the Occupied Palestinian Territories to aid.

Emphasised that the Israeli army killed nine children queuing for water in a safe zone, and 361 people have died of hunger. Cited leading genocide scholars and called out the UK Government's stance.

Asked the Minister about reports of violence at humanitarian aid points, whether they are from one side or both, and requested plans for discussions with US President to address these issues. Suggested using assets like the Royal Navy to get more aid in.

The Government have already taken decisive action but need to do more. We must get more humanitarian aid into Gaza without obstruction, and on a scale that meets this vast and desperate need.

We call on the Government to press for full and unimpeded humanitarian access. Without appropriate humanitarian access, the Palestinian people will face catastrophe beyond the horror they already live every day.

Urges recognition of Palestine as a starting point for delivering aid, criticising Israel's disregard for international law and calling Netanyahu's actions 'mad'.

We must see full compliance with the ICJ’s provisional measures, all border crossings reopened, all restrictions lifted, and humanitarian operations restored to pre-conflict levels. Made points about international law stating that Israel, as an occupying power in Gaza, has a legal duty to meet civilian needs.

Aid is sitting on the border in Jordan, but Israel is preventing its entry. The UK Government should pressure the US to ensure aid reaches Palestinians in need.

Co-hosted an event for a former Al Jazeera bureau chief whose family members were killed in Gaza. Agreed that the UK Government should investigate deaths of journalists, aid workers, and healthcare workers.