Government Pledges £19 Million in Humanitarian Funding for Gaza

The UK has pledged an additional £19 million in funding for Gaza, bringing the total commitment for the occupied Palestinian territories to £99 million. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will embark on a three-day trip to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel, starting with a humanitarian conference in Cairo. The funding includes £12 million for the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Food Programme. Dodds will meet with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and visit a refugee camp in the West Bank. She will also hold meetings in Israel to ensure aid reaches Gaza and call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas. The situation in Gaza is described as “catastrophic” with urgent needs for food and shelter. The UK is committed to supporting vulnerable communities in the region and advocating for a ceasefire and lasting solution to the conflict. Protests continue in London, with demonstrators calling for a ceasefire and counter-protesters urging support for Israel. The Metropolitan Police have warned against expressing support for proscribed terror organizations during protests. The article also mentions a recent ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Please rephrase this sentence.

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