UAE Strongly Condemns Israeli Forces Invasion and Seizure of Rafah Border Crossing


Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the Israeli forces’ invasion and seizure of the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza and warned against military escalation that threatens to cause the loss of more innocent life and exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, Emirates News Agency reported.

Furthermore, the UAE stresses the need to ensure the safe and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid and delivery of life-saving supplies to the population in the Strip.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its strong condemnation of any forced displacement of the Palestinian people and all practices that violate the resolutions of international legitimacy and international and humanitarian law.

The ministry called on the international community to undertake immediate efforts to reach a ceasefire to avoid further loss of life.

It also reaffirmed the UAE’s position calling for a return to negotiations to achieve the two-state solution with an indepen
dent Palestinian state.

Source: Saudi Press Agency