Gaza
(asked on 15th June 2015) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about allowing the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza without intervention by Israel's military services.
This question was answered on 24th June 2015
The Government has not made any representations to the Israeli authorities regarding the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Gaza. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) travel advice is clear on the subject: “The FCO advise against all travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza). Don’t attempt to enter Gaza by sea, including via a flotilla. The Israeli Navy routinely patrol the area and have made clear that they will prevent any vessels attempting to breach the restrictions. You will be detained and deported, and your electronic equipment is likely to be confiscated. The FCO does not believe that humanitarian supplies should be delivered in this way. Anyone wishing to send humanitarian assistance or other goods to Gaza should do so through established channels.”
The Government has not made any representations to the Israeli authorities regarding the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Gaza. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) travel advice is clear on the subject: “The FCO advise against all travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza). Don’t attempt to enter Gaza by sea, including via a flotilla. The Israeli Navy routinely patrol the area and have made clear that they will prevent any vessels attempting to breach the restrictions. You will be detained and deported, and your electronic equipment is likely to be confiscated. The FCO does not believe that humanitarian supplies should be delivered in this way. Anyone wishing to send humanitarian assistance or other goods to Gaza should do so through established channels.”