Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
The Parliament petitions site records 199,623 signatures for this petition, which closed on 16 April 2024. The Government responded on 10 November 2023. MPs debated it in Westminster Hall on 11 December 2023.
The petition
The petition's creator is not named in the Petitions site's published record. Quoted in full from the UK Parliament petitions site.
Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
The UK Government should urge the Israeli Government to stop the blockade of Food, Fuel and Electricity to the already impoverished city of Gaza
The people of Gaza are innocent and caught up in a war they did not choose to be collateral to.
The Government's response
The Government published its response on 10 November 2023; the petitions site lists the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as responsible. Its summary:
The UK continues to urge all sides to adhere to international humanitarian law, and to call for immediate, unimpeded and safe humanitarian access for lifesaving aid to reach civilians.
The response in full:
Israel has suffered the worst terror attack in its history, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a devastating humanitarian crisis. We need a collective effort to get aid into Gaza as fast as possible - including food, water, fuel and medical supplies - by as many routes as possible. We have pressed Israel to ensure its campaign is targeted against Hamas leaders and military infrastructure; to allow aid to enter Gaza; to end settler violence; and to work with the UN and ICRC to improve the humanitarian situation.
The UK has contributed another £30m of aid for Gaza, prepositioning supplies in Egypt. Three UK flights carrying a total of 51 tonnes of aid have landed in Egypt (on 25 October, 2 November and 3 November). The shipments have included lifesaving items such as wound care packs, water filters and solar powered lights as well as vital equipment including forklift trucks, belt conveyors and lighting towers, specifically requested by UK partners in the region to manage and deliver the aid more effectively. This is in addition to the 21 tonnes of essential supplies, such as wound care packs, water filters and solar powered lights delivered on 25 October.
But this is still not enough to meet the immediate needs of the population. Delivering a humanitarian pause is an urgent priority given the worsening situation on the ground. We will support humanitarian pauses where they help aid to enter and we are urgently exploring all diplomatic options and all practical routes, working with the UN and all other partners. We are also urging Israel to open other border crossings, such as Kerem Shalom, to enable more humanitarian aid to reach civilians in need.
We are aware of Israel’s concerns about the stockpiling of fuel by Hamas terrorists. But that doesn’t negate the need for fuel to urgently get to those who do need it in Gaza – including at hospitals. We are working with the UN to ensure that safeguards and robust processes are in place to ensure fuel is only used for humanitarian and civilian purposes.
Hamas does not speak for or act in the interests of the Palestinian people; Palestinian civilians should not suffer the consequences of Hamas’ inhumanity and brutality. It is vital that all parties ensure their actions are proportionate, necessary and minimise harm to civilians.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Where the signatures came from
Signatures came from 650 constituencies on the boundaries used until the 2024 general election. The largest number, 3,102, came from Poplar and Limehouse.
196,898 of the signatures were from the UK and 2,725 from elsewhere, by the location signers gave.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Poplar and Limehouse | 3,102 |
| Birmingham, Hodge Hill | 2,910 |
| Bethnal Green and Bow | 2,833 |
| Birmingham, Hall Green | 2,682 |
| Ilford South | 2,508 |
| Bradford West | 2,443 |
| East Ham | 2,422 |
| Blackburn | 2,313 |
| West Ham | 2,235 |
| Birmingham, Ladywood | 2,171 |
| Region | Signatures |
|---|---|
| London | 59,908 |
| North West | 25,386 |
| West Midlands | 24,519 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 19,297 |
| South East | 17,278 |
| East of England | 12,546 |
| East Midlands | 10,658 |
| Scotland | 10,572 |
| South West | 6,514 |
| Wales | 3,895 |
| North East | 3,430 |
| Northern Ireland | 1,486 |
Debate in Parliament
MPs debated the petition in Westminster Hall on 11 December 2023. Read the debate in Hansard. House of Commons Library debate pack.
Source and receipt
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