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<p>The UK Government remains deeply concerned by the situation in Gaza. To address
water shortages we are funding the construction of pipelines and reservoirs in Gaza
that will carry water from the planned Gaza Central Desalination Plant to households
and businesses across the strip. When completed this will have doubled the water supply
in Gaza, ensuring two million Gazans have greater access to this vital resource.</p><p>Our
recent £840,000 funding contribution has also enabled the World Health Organisation
(WHO) and UNICEF to purchase and co-ordinate the delivery of medical equipment, treat
critical care patients, train frontline public health personnel and scale up laboratory
testing capacity in response to COVID-19. The Foreign Secretary recently announced
a further £2.7 million funding to UN agencies to provide food assistance, medical
supplies and personal protection for the most vulnerable Palestinians.</p><p>In addition
to our commitment to funding, our Embassy in Tel Aviv and Consulate-General in Jerusalem
frequently urge the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to take steps to improve conditions
in Gaza. The issue was most recently raised on 20th August. The UK will continue to
work to help address the humanitarian situation and improve the lives of the people
of Gaza.</p>
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