UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and US President Joe Biden both emphasised the critical need for humanitarian relief to be sent to people affected by the Israel-Gaza war.
They urged for protected passageways to guarantee relief reaches people caught up in the crisis in a phone conversation. They asked the world community to band together in calling for caution and an immediate cessation of violence.
Both presidents emphasised the importance of civilian protection as well as the need for peace, stability, and security in the Middle East. Sheikh Mohamed further requested that $20 million be sent to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
The conflict’s death toll is approaching 2,500. The Israeli military verified around 1,200 dead and over 2,700 injuries in Israel, while the Gaza Strip claimed over 1,200 casualties. According to the UN organisation OCHA, about 338,000 people have been displaced in Gaza.
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to address the humanitarian crisis, emphasising the essential need for civilians’ safety and warning against rising violence for regional peace and stability.
He asked the international community to unify against extremism and violence in order to avoid disastrous repercussions for the area and its people.
