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<p>I discussed our concerns about the impact of a COVID-19 outbreak in Gaza with the
Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 31 March. The British Embassy in Tel Aviv are also
in regular contact with the Israeli authorities and last raised access to healthcare
for Palestinians in Gaza with them on 26 May. UN agencies, the Palestinian Authority
and the Israeli Government are working together to ensure that essential medical supplies
and staff are able to access Gaza. As I made clear during a meeting with Israeli Director
General Rotem, Palestinian PM Shattyeh, and international donors on 2 June, we continue
to welcome this ongoing cooperation. The UK is providing vital support to help respond
to COVID-19 in the OPTs. Our $1 million funding contribution will enable the World
Health Organization and UNICEF to purchase and co-ordinate the delivery of medical
equipment, treat critical care patients, train frontline public health personnel and
scale up laboratory testing capacity.</p>
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