Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Deferred
Paragraph: 34
Increase massively food aid entering Gaza by opening more crossings and improving logistics systems.
Conclusion
Both of these issues would be lessened by a massive increase in food entering Gaza– flooding the market, as some aid workers have described it. Opening more crossings would allow more trucks to enter, but logistics systems must be improved so that Humanitarian situation in Gaza 19 more trucks can flow through each day. A system that on a bad day is restricting access to just a handful of trucks is not going to solve these massive problems.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the need for future recovery and reconstruction led by Palestinians and promises to work with allies to bolster the Palestinian Authority, but it does not address immediate actions to increase food entry into Gaza.
Paragraph Reference:
34
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
29. We fully agree that we must plan for the future and that recovery and reconstruction efforts must be led by Palestinians. In particular, the Palestinian Authority has an important long-term role to play. It must take much needed steps on reform, including setting out a pathway to democratic progress. As part of this we must work with our allies to provide serious, practical and enduring support needed to bolster the Palestinian Authority. Conclusion/