The UK government has announced a new £60 million humanitarian aid package to assist tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza. This funding will bolster healthcare, food, water, and sanitation services and support maternal and child health programs. The aid aims to reach over two million people affected by the ongoing conflict.
As part of the package, support will continue for two UK-Med field hospitals operating in Gaza. These frontline facilities have treated more than 500,000 Gazans since the conflict began, including 24,000 patients in the past two weeks alone. UK-Med handles both conflict-related injuries and other medical conditions under challenging circumstances.
An additional £20 million from this package will go to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to sustain essential services for Palestinian refugees. This support includes emergency food, shelter, and access to clean water for hundreds of thousands across Gaza. UNRWA’s monthly efforts help ensure water provision for up to 600,000 people.
In a statement to Parliament, Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and expressed concern over the Israeli defence minister’s plan for mass displacement into Rafah. He emphasized the UK’s opposition to forced deportation and highlighted that instability in Gaza could be exploited by Hamas.
The UK also announced a separate £7 million initiative to enhance governance in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), including support for the Palestinian Authority’s reform agenda. The UK continues to advocate for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, increased humanitarian access, and a long-term resolution to ensure peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
