On 7 October 2023, the United Kingdom delivered a statement at the UN Human Rights Council addressing the dire human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Gaza and the West Bank. The UK highlighted concerns that recent deregistration and closure of international NGOs risk severing life-saving humanitarian assistance at a critical time. The UK emphasized the importance of safeguarding the work of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which provides essential education and healthcare services to millions of Palestinians. The statement underscored the urgent need for humanitarian aid to enter the region safely, quickly,... [Continue Reading]