UK Foreign Minister David Cameron has said the country will double its humanitarian aid to Gaza with a further £30 million for Palestinian civilians affected by Israel’s military offensive, AFP reports.

Cameron met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday and is due to hold discussions with Palestinian officials on Friday, for talks on how UK efforts can help alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, his office had said.

“I can announce new 30m of funding which will be spent on vital aid such as shelter and medical provisions,” Cameron said in a statement.

“It is vital to protect civilians from harm, and we are urgently looking at all avenues to get aid into Gaza, including land, maritime and air routes.”