UK Pledges Additional £30 Million in Aid to Gaza

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced today (Friday) that the UK will provide an additional £30 million ($37.38 million) in humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

This statement came as he headed to the occupied Palestinian territories on the second day of his visit to the region.

Cameron, who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday (Thursday) before the commencement of a four-day ceasefire, is set to meet with Palestinian leaders and relief agencies, as reported by Reuters News Agency.

"We are hopeful that today will see the release of hostages, and I am urging all parties to continue to work towards the release of every hostage. A pause will also allow access for life-saving aid to the people of Gaza," Cameron said in a statement.

"I am proud that a fourth UK flight carrying critical supplies landed in Egypt today, and I can announce new £30m of funding which will be spent on vital aid such as shelter and medical provisions," he noted.

This new amount doubles the total additional aid pledged by the UK to the Gaza Strip since the conflict began in October.

The UK's continued commitment to providing humanitarian support to Gaza highlights the nation's involvement in addressing the crisis and the urgent need for international assistance in the region.