To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what diplomatic representations he has made to Israel on allowing 500 aid trucks a day to enter Gaza.
Answered on
13 May 2024
The Government maintains a regular and intensive dialogue with Israeli counterparts on issues relating to all aspects of the conflict, including Israel's commitments to increase aid into Gaza. The Prime Minister last spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on the 30 April, whilst the Foreign Secretary travelled to the region 17 April, where he met with President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz.
The Government has been clear that, whilst we have seen an increase in the number of aid trucks getting into Gaza, more needs to be done. We need to see progress on the UN's minimal operating requirements, including more visas and driver approvals granted, as well as more trucks permitted to cross into Gaza.