Humanitarian situation in Gaza: the UK government’s response
The UK trebled our aid commitment to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) during the 2023 to 2024 financial year. We continue to do all we can to get more aid into Gaza.
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The United Nations (UN) estimates that 2.7 million people across the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) need humanitarian assistance, including everyone in Gaza.
The UK government is committed to getting humanitarian aid to people in Gaza. This document explains how we are funding and delivering aid, and how we are working with international partners to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Last updated 8 April 2024 + show all updates
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Added the UK statement on a new military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza, including the deployment of a Royal Navy ship.
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Added the Foreign Secretary's statement on the Israeli government's announcement on opening Ashdod port for aid and the Erez checkpoint.
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Updated with the announcement that the Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza.
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Updated page in Arabic to match the page in English
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Updated following announcements about further UK aid entering Gaza on 13 and 20 March.
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Updated following the announcement of £4.25 million in UK aid for health support to women and girls in Gaza.
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Updated with information about the UK and Jordan delivering aid by air to Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza.
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First published.