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Recommendation 10
10
Deferred
Paragraph: 40
Pressure Israel to allow safe entry and delivery of commercial goods into Gaza.
Conclusion
Commercial vehicles have always formed a vital part of supplies to Gaza. The UK Government must put pressure on Israel to allow commercial goods to enter and be delivered to Gaza safely to supplement other resources.
Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on supporting social and psycho-social recovery for Gazans, empowering local actors, considering cash payments, and offering support from its Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, without addressing the recommendation to pressure Israel to allow commercial goods into Gaza.
Paragraph Reference:
40
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
31. We are conscious of the social and psycho-social dimensions of recovery for Gazan individuals and society. We have long-standing partnerships with Palestinian civil society organisations and, per our White Paper and past commitments to localisation, will put empowering local actors and accountability to those affected at the centre of our approach. We are also considering expanding our social protection approaches such as cash payments to the most vulnerable and cash for work, as part of reviving Gaza’s social safety net, practically to improve incomes, conditions and dignity for Gazans. 32. We have on several occasions, including in the UN Security Council, offered the support of our Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Team of Experts to both Israelis and Palestinians to support with developing a gender-responsive and survivor-centred response to reports of conflict related sexual violence. We are actively following up on this offer. Conclusion/