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<p>The FCDO is actively engaging with international partners and those operating on
the ground to do all we can to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Prime
Minister and the Foreign Secretary engage regularly and closely with regional counterparts
including Israel and Egypt on the humanitarian response. However, the flow of aid
into and through Gaza continues to be insufficient and we are urgently exploring all
diplomatic options to increase this, including urging Israel to open other existing
land border crossings such as Kerem Shalom. Fuel remains a critical component, without
sufficient aid, fuel cannot be distributed by humanitarian organisations and hospitals,
bakeries as well as desalination plants cannot operate. We are also actively exploring
other routes for aid to get into Gaza. The UK Government has already announced £60
million in humanitarian funding and has sent more than 74 tonnes of emergency relief
for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This funding will help support
the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in responding to critical food,
fuel, water, health, shelter and security needs in Gaza.</p>
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