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SvennoJ on 14 July 2024
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Britain to give $7m to UK-Med to support Gaza relief work

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced $7m to the humanitarian medical NGO to “support their ongoing work to provide humanitarian assistance and medical treatment to those in Gaza”.

“The situation in Gaza remains desperate and the need for medical aid is crucial. That is why this money is so important. Helping to save lives and deliver emergency care to those most in need,” Lammy said in a statement.

“This funding will be used to support the ongoing work of their field hospitals and the emergency department at Nasser Hospital. It will allow medics, including those from the UK, to continue carrying out vital work to treat thousands more patients suffering from acute respiratory illnesses, infections, and explosive fragmentation trauma cases.”


UK foreign secretary stresses need for Gaza ceasefire

David Lammy has said that he met separately with his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts – Benjamin Netanyahu and Mohammed Mustafa.

In a post on X, he said: “Our message is clear: we need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of all hostages, the protection of civilians, unfettered access to aid in Gaza, and a pathway towards a two-state solution.”

Turkish foreign minister urges more pressure on Israel

Hakan Fidan has urged more pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza at a joint news conference with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

Israel’s attacks on Gaza on Saturday showed that the country has no intention of ending the conflict, he added.

“Hamas accepting conditions of the ceasefire terms is seen by Israel as weakness and surrender, which is highly dangerous,” Fidan said.