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UAE urges full implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan, warns against West Bank escalation

New York: The UAE has called for the full implementation of US President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza and its accompanying roadmap, while urging an end to the dangerous Israeli escalation in the West Bank. Speaking during an open debate of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian cause, the UAE stressed the…

The United Arab Emirates has advocated for the complete implementation of former US President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to resolve the Gaza conflict and its accompanying roadmap. During a UN Security Council debate on the Middle East situation, including the Palestinian issue, the UAE emphasized the necessity to cease Israeli incursions into East Jerusalem and sacred religious sites.

The UAE reaffirmed its backing for the Lebanese government's mission to extend its authority across the entire country. Regarding Syria, the UAE reiterated its opposition to any transgressions of the nation's territorial integrity and strongly condemned repeated attacks by the Houthi group on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE, along with seven other nations, issued a joint statement supporting the Gaza peace plan. The UAE welcomed the announcement of an agreement on disarmament in the Gaza Strip, while other Arab countries stood against controversial US envoy statements endorsing Israeli control. UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash stated that the UAE will continue to engage with Gaza and provide humanitarian assistance.

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