He visited Gaza on Tuesday to announce an economic package of 1.5 million pounds for medial relief. “I am deeply concerned about the worsening situation in the Gaza strip, and today’s UK aid package gives a message to the world, and to the people of Gaza, that we have not forgotten them or their plight,” Burt said.I condemn the rocket fire from #Gaza into Israel today. Indiscriminate attacks against civilians, especially those that risk killing or injuring children, are completely unacceptable under any circumstances.
— Alistair Burt (@AlistairBurtUK) May 29, 2018
“Today’s support will help to ensure that hospitals which are under immense pressure are able to cope with the increased number of casualties who need medical and surgical care. It is absolutely vital that the UK steps up to help those suffering and ensure that vulnerable Gazans are able to access treatment to keep them alive,” he added. The United Nations, Canada, Italy, France, the Czech Republic and Austria also spoke out against the rocket attacks.“Such acts of violence are unacceptable and severely threaten the long term goal of just and lasting peace. Our thoughts are with everyone affected,” Canada said.The Czech Foreign Ministry said it “fully supports Israeli right for security.”The European Union said, “The rocket and mortar fire by Palestinian militants from Gaza towards Israel must stop immediately.“A de-escalation of this dangerous situation is urgently needed to ensure that civilians' lives are protected. Israelis and Palestinians both have the right to live in peace, security and dignity: the cycle of violence and despair has to be broken with a genuine political process,” the EU added.#UKaid is providing a new package of life-saving support to help treat patients in 11 hospitals under pressure in #Gaza by restocking vital medical supplies including surgical equipment, bandages and medicines https://t.co/97UsrjSjni pic.twitter.com/G7fKbNIq4s
— DFID (@DFID_UK) May 29, 2018