Sarah Montgomery
@semontgomery
Head, FCDO Gaza Humanitarian Response. Formerly Horn of Africa Envoy, US Trade Counsellor, Gulf NSS lead, Development Director Kenya. Love 🦮, 🏃🏻♀️, podcasts
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https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sarah-montgomery 25-08-2010 20:27:10
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‘Israel’s ramping up of new evacuation orders is causing chaos in Gaza. The humanitarian zone, now just covering 11% of Gaza, is chronically overcrowded with people desperately seeking shelter. It is not safe and it is still receiving fire’. Read more here 👇🏻Ambassador James Kariuki
Visiting the Tent of Nations near #Bethlehem, CG Diane Corner heard from the Nassar family who have faced the threat of land confiscation for over 30 years. UK🇬🇧 strongly opposes the newly announced settlement plans in this area. We stand in solidarity with the Nasser family.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy gives an update on arms export licences to Israel, following the completion of the government’s review.
Congratulations to all our ParlympicGB athletes. 124 medals at this year's games. But it’s not just the medals. You have inspired millions of people to pursue their own Paralympic dreams. You’ve done our country proud.
Pleased to meet the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK Husam Zomlot. I updated him on the UK's humanitarian efforts in Gaza and support for a reformed Palestinian Authority. We need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a surge in aid and the release of all hostages now.
Aid workers in Gaza must be able to operate in safety - see more here from David Lammy 👇🏻
UN staff in Gaza should be able to operate and carry out their life saving work - see more here from Hamish Falconer MP 👇🏻
An honour to join this meeting and hear about the life saving work of IRC - International Rescue Committee in Gaza and the West Bank, from David Miliband Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK in Jerusalem🇬🇧
1/2 I spoke with Najib Mikati and expressed my deep concern over rising tensions and civilian casualties in Lebanon. We discussed the need for a negotiated solution to restore stability and security across the Blue Line.