To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make representations to (1) the government of Egypt, and (2) the Palestinian National Authority, about re-opening the Rafah crossing permanently.
Answered on
18 December 2017
​Officials from our Embassy in Cairo last discussed the Rafah crossing with the Egyptian government in November 2017. We continue to urge Egypt to show maximum flexibility in opening the Rafah crossing. We encourage the Palestinian Authority (PA) to fully resume its government functions in Gaza, and ensure that the reconciliation process is compliant with the Quartet Principles. Officials from our Consulate-General in Jerusalem frequently urge the PA to take steps to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza.