Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

(asked on 8th November 2023) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the Royal Navy to support the humanitarian response in Gaza.


Answered by
James Heappey Portrait
James Heappey
This question was answered on 17th November 2023

The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is coordinating the UK’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance through trusted partners, including the UN, to the people who need it in Gaza.

The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when needed to facilitate the FCDO’s response. As of 13 November, three RAF flights have delivered a total of 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The shipments contained lifesaving items, including water purification equipment.

Royal Navy assets are in the region, and have the ability to support the humanitarian effort when the opportunity arises. We continue to monitor the situation and consider what further assistance Defence could contribute to the UK and international efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.

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