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
2 results
Clear
19 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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Prioritise collaboration with Palestinian civil society in Gaza's rebuilding, encouraging international inclusion.
The UK has specialisms in which it can lead, such as Preventing Sexual Violence. The UK Government needs to prioritise working with Palestinian civil society in all stages of the rebuilding in Gaza and encourage international partners also to include … Read more
Government Response
The government will put empowering local actors and accountability to those affected at the centre of its approach, aligning with the call to prioritise Palestinian civil society. It is also considering expanding social protection approaches like cash payments to improve living conditions and dignity.
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20 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Second Report - Humanitarian situa…
Host an international conference on sustainable Gaza reconstruction, engaging donors and Palestinian businesses.
The UK Government should use its convening power and host a conference to consider how reconstruction of Gaza can be factored into future plans and how the international community can support that in a sustainable manner. This conference should include … Read more
Government Response
The government partially agrees, acknowledging the need for the international community to consider Gaza's recovery and reconstruction and its ongoing engagement with stakeholders. However, it is not currently ready to commit to hosting an international conference as recommended.
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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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