New UK Middle East Minister renews calls for Israel to let more aid into Gaza
The UK’s new Minister for the Middle East has called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza during a visit to humanitarian aid facilities near the Egyptian border to Gaza. Stephen Doughty was at Al Arish, where stockpiles of aid are stored as they await permission to enter Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. Commenting on these, Mr Doughty said current aid flows were “simply too low”. “I know…
New UK Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty visited humanitarian aid facilities near the Egyptian border to Gaza, emphasizing the need for Israel to permit more aid into the region. Doughty expressed concern over the insufficient current aid flows, stating that "current aid flows are simply too low." He reiterated the UK government's support for humanitarian aid to Gaza and diplomatic efforts to increase aid, but highlighted the need to remove obstacles.
Doughty praised Egypt's role in facilitating aid and thanked them for their partnership, while stressing that Israel's cooperation is crucial to prevent further suffering in Gaza. The UK has contributed over £127 million in overseas aid to Palestine this financial year, including £2 million for the Red Crescent. Doughty also met with key Egyptian officials, signing a new UK-Egyptian agreement on migration co-operation to expedite the return of Egyptian nationals with no right to be in the UK.
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