Gaza:London Dozens of British lawmakers have endorsed a parliamentary motion urging the government to impose sanctions on Israeli officials for hindering humanitarian aid to Gaza. The restrictions have exacerbated the impact of severe flooding, worsening conditions for displaced Palestinians.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the motion was signed by 59 lawmakers as of Thursday and was initiated by Labour Party lawmaker Richard Burgon. It highlights concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from heavy rainfall and flooding, which have intensified the struggles of displaced Palestinians in need of shelter and protection from the harsh weather.

The motion describes the flooding as a "foreseeable" disaster, referencing a prior UN warning that 950,000 displaced Palestinians were at risk. It criticizes Israel for continuing to restrict humanitarian aid, including necessary materials for shelter, and for obstructing UNRWA's humanitarian operations, which impacts the delivery of aid supplies and the movement of international staff.

Furthermore, the motion calls on the British government to ensure the immediate and unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance, including shelter materials and reconstruction equipment, through UNRWA. Lawmakers also urged the government to leverage the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 to sanction those responsible for obstructing aid to Gaza.

Gaza's Government Media Office reported that storms starting late Friday led to flooding in approximately 70,000 tents housing displaced Palestinians. The adverse weather, coupled with damaged infrastructure and a lack of emergency equipment, has hindered relief efforts. UNRWA stated that around 1.98 million people in Gaza are in urgent need of shelter and essential supplies as winter approaches.