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<p>UK officials regularly discuss the issue of water with Israeli counterparts. We
continue to call for the full implementation of the relaxation of access restrictions
for Gaza and, with robust monitoring, for the entry of essential items on the dual-use
list to allow for rehabilitation of the water network. We also continue to press both
parties to reconvene the Joint Water Committee to facilitate further approval of key
projects that will improve Palestinian access to water.</p><p>Through the UN FAO,
DFID has invested up to £1.24m to help vulnerable rural farmers in Area C support
their families through increased incomes from agricultural production. Improved irrigation
efficiency has been achieved by rehabilitation of existing water cisterns and approximately
30km of water conveyance systems.</p>
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