The United Arab Emirates has said it “stands unwavering in its calls for the utmost protection of civilian lives, unimpeded access for humanitarian aid and an immediate end to hostilities in the Gaza Strip”.

In a statement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said, “Today, I attended the Cairo Peace Summit, where the UAE joined its international partners to urgently address the situation in the Gaza Strip.”

He asserted: “The international community must work together to avert further violence and wider instability, as dialogue, cooperation, and coexistence remain the only viable pathways to peace.”

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