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<p>The Government recognises the need for major international organisations to carry
out humanitarian and reconstruction work on the ground in Gaza. Medical staff should
co-ordinate their entry to and exit from Gaza with those organisations. Israeli restrictions
severely restrict the movement of medical professionals and patients in Gaza, hampering
the provision of quality health services, as well as the pursuit of studies, continuing
education and specialized training for medical professionals.</p><p>We regularly raise
issues relating to medical facilities and personnel with the Israeli authorities.
We have stressed the need for safe and unimpeded passage for medical personnel. In
particular we raise our concerns about medical facilities in Gaza, and medical permits,
with the office for the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).
Our Ambassador to Israel discussed Gaza with COGAT on 17 September. Officials from
our Embassy in Tel Aviv raised our concerns about the targeting of health workers
with COGAT on 23 August.</p>
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