International Development - Eleventh Report

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 17 July 2008.

Contents

Terms of Reference

Summary

Background and acknowledgements

1 The humanitarian and security situation in Gaza

The security situation

The humanitarian impact

The effects of fuel shortages and closure

The responsibility to ensure humanitarian access

Hamas' responsibilities

A humanitarian access cell

2 The development situation

International re-engagement with the Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian Reform and Development Plan

The importance of improving movement and access

Expanding settlements and the construction of the Barrier

The EU-Israel Association Agreement

EU funding mechanisms

The work of the Quartet Representative

3 Prospects for peace

Improving Palestinian security

The Annapolis conference

Involving all parties

4 Postscript: The Egyptian-brokered truce

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal Minutes

Witnesses

List of written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee in the current Parliament

Oral and Written Evidence - HC 522-II

30 April 2008
20 May 2008
5 June 2008

Written Evidence

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Prepared 24 July 2008