Humanitarian situation in Gaza

International Development Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 6 Nov 2023 Closed: 23 May 2024 Parliament page
Report and Government response published Since the Hamas terrorist atrocities of 7 October 2023, the International Development Committee has held three urgent evidence hearings in Parliament, and Members of the Committee recently returned from the aid logistics centre and hospital at Al-Arish in North Sinai where some badly injured Palestinian … Read more
11 Recommendations
14 Conclusions
1 Report
3 Oral sessions
10 Letters
3 Events
Activity timeline 18 events
8 May
2024
Report published
29 Apr
2024
Correspondence
29 Apr
2024
Correspondence
23 Apr
2024
Correspondence
23 Apr
2024
Correspondence
12 Mar
2024
Correspondence
12 Mar
2024
Correspondence
1 Mar
2024
Report published
27 Feb
2024
Oral evidence
27 Feb
2024
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
21 Feb
2024
Correspondence
17 Jan
2024
Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
27 Feb 2024
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Dr Richard Brennan · World Health Organisation (WHO) Matthew Hollingworth · World Food Programme
9 Jan 2024
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Dr Ghada Al Jadba · United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Nebal Farsakh · Palestinian Red Crescent Society Rohan Talbot · Medical Aid for Palestinians
14 Nov 2023
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Melanie Ward · Medical Aid for Palestinians Sam Rose · United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Shaina Low · Norwegian Refugee Council Yasmine Ahmed · Human Rights Watch
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Second Report - Humanitarian situation in Gaza HC 110 1 Mar 2024 25 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
5 results
Clear
3 Conclusion Accepted
Second Report - Humanitarian situa…
Deconfliction system for aid workers in Gaza is failing, causing harm.
The deconfliction system, whereby organisations notify the Israeli military about where they are going to be working and distributing aid, is not working, and aid workers have been killed and injured in their duties.
Government Response
The government states Israel must ensure aid availability and open more crossings, while detailing its own specific actions to increase aid delivery. These include announcing military and civilian support for a maritime aid corridor and conducting multiple RAF airdrops.
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12 Recommendation Accepted
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Acknowledge and address the humanitarian crisis's disruptive impact on Egypt's economy and public services.
The Egyptian Red Crescent Society and Egypt’s Ministries of Health and Population and of Social Solidarity must be praised for their heroic work on the front line of supporting Gazans and coordinating efforts. The UK Government must acknowledge the disruption … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees, acknowledging the strain on Egypt's health system and its impressive support for Palestinians. The UK has offered assistance, including medical teams, and the British Embassy will remain in regular contact with Egypt's Ministry of Health to carefully consider any specific requests.
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17 Recommendation Accepted
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Plan future phases for Gaza's reconstruction, involving Palestinian people and international partners.
It is difficult to see past the horrors that are ongoing in Gaza today. But the UK Government must plan for the next phase. These plans must include the Palestinian people and will include discussions with bilateral partners and also … Read more
Government Response
The government fully agrees on planning for the future, with recovery and reconstruction efforts led by Palestinians, and commits to working with allies to provide support to bolster the Palestinian Authority.
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18 Recommendation Accepted
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Include Gaza's people in reconstruction plans, supporting local businesses through financial mechanisms and contracts.
The UK Government must listen to the people of Gaza and include them in the plans for reconstruction. Allowing them to rebuild their businesses alongside their homes will allow much-needed economic activity to restart, help to restore the dignity of … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees and fully supports including Gazans and their economic recovery in reconstruction plans, including engaging Gazan firms and civil society organizations. The UK is considering various forms of support, such as grants, loans, insurance cover, and political engagement, in consultation with multilateral development bank partners.
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24 Recommendation Accepted
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Push Israel to allow necessary aid into Gaza and protect healthcare workers and facilities.
Following the ruling by the International Court of Justice on 26 January, the UK Government must push Israel to allow the necessary aid into Gaza. The Committee has received no reassurance that healthcare workers and facilities are being protected, as … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees with the recommendation, stating the UK has long advocated for more aid into Gaza and the immediate release of hostages. The Prime Minister has directly communicated expectations to PM Netanyahu for immediate action to end aid restrictions, protect civilians, and repair infrastructure, while also underlining the need for Israel to ensure the safety of medical personnel and facilities.
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Government Response AI assessment · 25 of 11 classified
Accepted 5
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 9
Deferred 9
Total 11 recs + 14 conclusions
Correspondence 10 letters
29 Apr 2024 Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to Funding for UNRWA - 25 April 2024
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29 Apr 2024 Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to Funding for UNRWA - 29 April 2024
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23 Apr 2024 Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to the Shortages of medical supplies in Egypt - 26 March 2024
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23 Apr 2024 Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to the Shortages of medical supplies in Egypt - 4 March 2024
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12 Mar 2024 Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel in Gaza - 1 February 2024
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12 Mar 2024 Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel in Gaza - 26 February 2024
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21 Feb 2024 Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary regarding the Healthcare situation in Gaza - 31 January 2024
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17 Jan 2024 Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary regarding the Healthcare situation in Gaza - 17 January 2024
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5 Dec 2023 Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza - 5 December 2023
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16 Nov 2023 Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza - 16 November 2023
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