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MPs Urge UK to Expedite Gaza Child Evacuations

8/17/2025

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Ninety-six MPs called on the UK government to speed up medical evacuations for injured children in Gaza.
The letter, led by Labour MP Dr. Simon Opher, emphasizes the humanitarian crisis and infrastructure damage.
UNICEF reports approximately 50,000 children have been killed or injured since October 2023.
Experts criticize Israel, describing the situation in Gaza as genocide, with over 60,000 deaths reported.

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Ninety-six MPs called on the UK government to speed up medical evacuations for injured children in Gaza.
The letter, led by Labour MP Dr. Simon Opher, emphasizes the humanitarian crisis and infrastructure damage.
UNICEF reports approximately 50,000 children have been killed or injured since October 2023.
Experts criticize Israel, describing the situation in Gaza as genocide, with over 60,000 deaths reported.