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<p>Restrictions on movement and access imposed by the Israeli authorities on Gaza
have resulted in a worsening of the already poor humanitarian situation. In May, 2,206
permit applications were made to the Government of Israel to enter Israel at the Erez
crossing for healthcare, with 61% approved, 8% denied and 31% delayed. In the same
month, 2,426 patient companion applications were made with 47% approved, 13% denied
and 40% pending. The UK regularly raises and will continue to call on the Israeli
government to ease access restrictions further and for Israel and the Palestinian
Authority to work together to ensure a durable solution for Gaza. In addition to our
diplomatic efforts, we have recently announced a new £1.6 million package of support
to be delivered through the World Health Organisation which will help to provide life-saving
treatment to more than 380,000 people in Gaza, including a new limb unit.</p>
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