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<p>The available evidence indicates that immediate action is needed to prevent death
and illness from lack of sufficient safe water. According to the United Nations, 50
per cent of water infrastructure has been destroyed or heavily damaged. The opening
of the Rafah crossing to humanitarian traffic is insufficient to meet minimum requirements,
and the bottled water carried by humanitarian convoys into Gaza is severely insufficient.</p><p>The
UK is calling for immediate, unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza so that essential
aid including food, water, fuel and medical supplies can reach civilian populations.
On 16 October, the Prime Minister announced £10 million in humanitarian funding for
civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and on 23 October a further £20
million, in response to the escalating conflict. This funding will allow trusted partners,
including key UN agencies to provide essential relief items and services. The UK is
also calling on all parties to protect border crossings to support safe humanitarian
access and mitigate harm to civilians.</p>
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