That this House has considered e-petition 700682 relating to humanitarian obligations and Gaza.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. The petition was started in January 2025 and is titled “Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza”. It reads:
"I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting those important facts, and I agree with the points she raises.
I was contacted by a constituent on Friday who said:
“We are still not seeing enough food, medicine, tents or machinery required to clear roads, excavate bombed buildings to recover the dead, …..." Irene Campbell - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for raising that important issue, and I fully agree with him.
It is important to remember that this situation is fast moving and can change from day to day. The humanitarian aid reaching Gaza has been intermittent and has started and stopped repeatedly. It is …..." Irene Campbell - View Speech
“Many international NGO partners continue to face difficulties in being registered in Israel, preventing them from bringing supplies into Gaza and operating at scale, and UNRWA continues to be banned by Israeli authorities from bringing in food and …..." Irene Campbell - View Speech
"Some of what my hon. Friend has raised will be said later in this debate. As I said previously, it will be important to hear the Minister’s response to today’s debate.
Humanitarian aid reaching Gaza has been intermittent, starting and stopping repeatedly. Since the ceasefire, only a fraction of promised …..." Irene Campbell - View Speech
"I thank Members who have contributed to this very important and significant debate today, and I thank the Minister for his response. As we have heard, the situation in Gaza is devastating. While the ceasefire offers some hope, and it must hold, it is important that we recognise that this …..." Irene Campbell - View Speech