MORE than 100 MPs have signed a letter calling on the UK Government to resume funding to UNRWA amid concerns of an impending famine in Gaza.
It also called on the Government to “demand that Israel must not use starvation as a weapon of war, in line with international humanitarian law”., Drew Hendry, Christine Jardine, Kenny MacAskill, Angus MacNeil, John Nicolson, Jess Phillips, Anum Qaisar, Tommy Sheppard, Alison Thewliss and Philippa Whitford.The letter also quoted comments made previously by Cameron, who said in February that Israel would be in breach of humanitarian law if it denied Gaza food and water.
It is alarming that Israel has delayed UK aid into Gaza by delaying permissions to cross the border and by preventing the necessary staff from obtaining visas. Further UK pressure on the Israeli government to let aid in, open the Port of Ashdod, and 'turn the taps back on' in Gaza is vital. On 13 February 2024, you stated that Israel would be in breach of international humanitarian law if it denied Gaza food and water, something that you have now confirmed to be the case. Given that Israel refuses to change its approach and that the humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, the UK needs to demonstrate that there will be diplomatic consequences for Israel if it continues to block full access for humanitarian aid and as you stated - breach international law.
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