UK Mobilizes Emergency Aid for Gaza's Vulnerable Children and Students

The British government is mobilizing efforts to evacuate critically sick and injured children from Gaza, aiming to provide them with specialist treatment in UK hospitals, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who announced the expected arrival of the first patients in the coming weeks.

Lammy expressed outrage at Israel's restrictions on aid entering Gaza and pledged an additional USD 20 million for medical assistance. He highlighted the humanitarian crisis in the region, describing it as a 'manmade famine' and calling for an immediate ceasefire to address the dire situation.

In Parliament, Lammy also conveyed support for Palestinian students granted scholarships to UK universities, noting expedited visa processes for them and their families. The UK collaborates with WHO in Egypt and funds field hospitals in Gaza to aid in medical evacuations alongside similar efforts by other European countries like Italy.

(With inputs from agencies.)