Flooding in Gaza
Primary sponsor
Layla Moran
Motion Text
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent heavy rain and strong winds in Gaza; is devastated that 70,000 tents have been flooded, leaving babies, the elderly and those already sick even more vulnerable; notes that 950,000 displaced Palestinians in Gaza remain at serious risk of flooding; acknowledges that the Israeli government has revoked the licences of 37 international NGOs, including UNRWA; recognises that the deteriorating humanitarian crisis is the consequence of aid being blocked from entering Gaza; further notes that obstructing aid is contrary to international law; therefore calls on the UK Government to ensure the Israeli Government permits humanitarian aid access into Gaza and believes the UK Government should be prepared to uphold international law against those who are blocking aid into Gaza.