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<p>We remain deeply concerned about restrictions on movement and access in Gaza, and
the impact that this is having on the humanitarian situation. Our Embassy in Tel Aviv
regularly raises the matter of medical permits with the Israeli authorities. Israeli
restrictions severely restrict the movement of medical professionals, patients and
families from Gaza, hampering the provision of quality health services, as well as
impacting Palestinians in the West Bank. The Minister for the Middle East and North
Africa also raised this issue with the Israeli Ambassador on 22 October. The situation
in Gaza is particularly acute, and is compounded by frequent closure by Egypt of the
Rafah crossing, preventing urgent medical cases from seeking treatment in Egypt. A
lasting resolution to the situation is needed that will ensure that all those who
are in need of medical attention and their families have unimpeded access to healthcare
provisions. We call on the Israeli Government to ease restrictions further and for
Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Egypt to work together to ensure a durable solution
for Gaza.</p>
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