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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

David Cameron accuses Israel of blocking key aid crossing in Gaza

David Cameron.
David Cameron wrote a letter in which he says arbitrary denials by the government of Israel are preventing aid from reaching Gaza Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images

David Cameron has accused Israel of demanding the closure of a key aid crossing into Gaza, in a clash with a British-born government spokesperson that has reportedly resulted in the official’s suspension.

In a blistering letter, the UK foreign secretary said aid was not getting into Gaza owing to “arbitrary denials by the government of Israel and lengthy clearance procedures, including multiple screenings and narrow opening windows in daylight hours”.

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