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<p>We are deeply concerned by the report of attacks on health workers in Gaza. The
UK is clear that no health workers or aid workers should be at risk of violence, and
that they must have the protection they need from the responsible authorities to allow
them to do their jobs in safety. While we recognise Israel’s right to security, we
have repeatedly made clear to Israel our longstanding concerns about the way Israel
Defence Forces (IDF) police protests and the border areas in Gaza, including our concerns
about the use of live ammunition and excessive force by the IDF. We regularly raise
with the Government of Israel the urgent need to ease all access and movement restrictions
on Gaza, including for health workers.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to strongly
support the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. In 2019, the UK is supporting
urgent medical needs through the International Committee for the Red Cross and the
World Health Organisation. We are also providing support to the UN Access Coordination
Unit, which works to facilitate humanitarian access for UN and NGO workers into Gaza.</p>
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