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<p>The British Government has pressed Israeli counterparts to increase the flow of
aid into Gaza.</p><p>On 5th April Israel committed to significant steps to increase
the amount of aid getting to Gaza, including allowing the delivery of humanitarian
aid through the Port of Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint.</p><p>The UK has urged Israel
to take these steps for a long time and they are welcome. We are resolved that the
international community will work with Israel to see these vital changes fully implemented.</p><p>Palestinians
are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis. The UK is playing a leadership
role in alleviating that suffering. We are doing everything we can to get more aid
in as quickly as possible by land, sea and air. For example, on 20 March, the Foreign
Secretary announced the UK has funded WFP to provide 2000 tons of food aid, enough
to feed 275,000 people in Gaza.</p>
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