Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 5
5
Deferred
Paragraph: 28
Prioritise urgent discussions with Israel to improve deconfliction and increase security for aid workers.
Conclusion
The UK Government must prioritise urgent discussions with the Israeli authorities to speed up security and improve the deconfliction systems so that aid workers can operate more safely. The UK Government should lead discussions with the international community to increase security for aid workers in the region.
Government Response Summary
The government deflected the recommendation, discussing Gaza's economic recovery and reconstruction planning with the World Bank and UN agencies, rather than addressing aid worker safety and deconfliction systems.
Paragraph Reference:
28
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
25. Gaza’s economic recovery needs will require significant coordinated international support, working closely with the Palestinian leadership. The UK is engaging with the World Bank and UN agencies on planning for early recovery and reconstruction and also runs an existing private sector support programme which is exploring ways to support Gazan business. The FCDO’s Chief Economist recently visited the OPTs to inform our planning on support to its economy. Efforts will need both to include and enable Gaza’s economy and food production systems, including through a range of forms of support to, and engagement of, the private sector. Conclusion/