UAE calls for protection of civilians, end to violence

The UAE has called for the protection of civilians and stressed that the immediate priority is to end the violence as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that attacks by Hamas against Israeli towns and villages near the Gaza strip, including the firing of thousands of rockets at population centers, are a serious and grave escalation.

And, added how civilians on both sides must always have full protection under international humanitarian law and must never be a target of conflict.

The UAE expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and urged all diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional confrontation.

Furthermore, the Ministry deeply mourned the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives, and called on both parties to de-escalate and avoid an expansion of the heinous violence.

The UAE underscored that the international community must work together to prevent the violence risking wider instability in the region.

The UAE reaffirmed that the international community must remain resolute in the face of these violent attempts to derail ongoing regional efforts aimed at dialogue, cooperation and co-existence.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for the protection of civilians and stressed that the immediate priority is to end the violence and protect the civilian population. https://t.co/bHzd4em0jT

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