The UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Mohamed Abushahab, condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza during an open debate session held by the Council on Tuesday.
In a statement by the UAE Mission to the UN, the Ambassador urged the international community to intensify efforts towards an immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian aid, the cessation of all settlement activities across Occupied Palestinian Territory, prevent a broader conflict in the region, and revive a peace process based on a two-state solution with a clear timeframe.
The open session by the UNSC sought to enhance dialogue on multilateral cooperation for a more sustainable world order. UN Ambassadors from across the globe were in attendance.
Today, Ambassador Abushahab delivered a statement at the @UN Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.
— UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) July 17, 2024
The UAE urged the Council and the international community to intensify all efforts towards:
🔷 An immediate and… pic.twitter.com/M0pwdqiBLW

Over 800 arrested in UAE-led operation to fight environmental crime in Amazon basin
Dubai expands road capacity on key traffic corridor
Dubai Police correctional establishments recognised for human rights excellence
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
UAE, Bahrain foreign ministers discuss regional developments
UAE sets up health camp for children with congenital heart disease in Zanzibar
UAE expresses solidarity with Greece, Denmark after helicopter crash
UAE, Qatar discuss regional developments and security
