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Second Report - Humanitarian situation in Gaza
International Development Committee
HC 110
Published 1 March 2024
Recommendations
12
Accepted
Para 46
Acknowledge and address the humanitarian crisis's disruptive impact on Egypt's economy and public services.
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
17
Accepted
Para 64
Plan future phases for Gaza's reconstruction, involving Palestinian people and international partners.
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
18
Accepted
Para 65
Include Gaza's people in reconstruction plans, supporting local businesses through financial mechanisms and contracts.
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
24
Accepted
Para 79
Push Israel to allow necessary aid into Gaza and protect healthcare workers and facilities.
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Conclusions (1)
3
Conclusion
Accepted
Para 26
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 Summary
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.