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UK confirms more aid will be sent to Gaza

Former Israeli prime minister calls for end to war in Gaza in critique of Netenyahu
  • The UK has pledged an additional £8.5 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza, following Israel's announcement of expanded military operations.
  • Development minister Baroness Jenny Chapman stated the aid's effectiveness depends on Israel allowing a significant increase in humanitarian supplies into Gaza, condemning current blockages.
  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy joined international counterparts in condemning Israeli plans to take over Gaza City, warning such actions could violate international law.
  • Israel's stated intentions for the Gaza Strip include demilitarisation, Israeli security control, and the establishment of an alternative civil administration.
  • International ministers, including the UK's, reaffirmed their commitment to a negotiated two-state solution, stressing the need for Hamas's demilitarisation and the Palestinian Authority's central role in Gaza's governance.
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