The British government has pledged substantial new aid provisions for Gaza in the wake of last month's fighting between Israel and Hamas.
The £1.25 million in aid, which will be delivered with the help of the International Committee for the Red Cross, will include medical support and supplies, along with materials to rebuild homes damaged in the recent fighting, fuel for Gaza's power station and emergency repairs for the Gaza water authority.
International Development Minister Alan Duncan, who is visiting the area today, spoke of how ordinary people in both Israel and Gaza has "had their lives turned upside down".
While the violence continued, existing UK funding helped trusted partners such as UNRWA and the World Food Programme provide health and education services and distribute food in the face of incredibly challenging conditions.
