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<p>We are not aware of an increase in the number of internally displaced persons within
Gaza, or an increase in the number of refugees in the region, as a result of the recent
violence on the Israel-Gaza border. However, more than 22,500 people remain displaced
in Gaza since the 2014 conflict.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is a long term supporter of
the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) which supports Palestinian
refugees across the region, including those displaced in Gaza, through the provision
of: basic education to around 500,000 children; health services for around 3 million
Palestinian refugees; social assistance for approximately 280,000 of the poorest Palestinian
refugees; and a source of income for almost 30,000 refugees working for UNRWA. The
UK will deliver its next round of financial support earlier than originally planned
to meet the growing needs of Palestinian refugees across the region.</p>
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