UAE Foreign Minister Urges End to Gaza War in Meeting with Netanyahu

Kokcha News Agency: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, where he stressed the “urgent need to bring an end to the bloody conflict in Gaza, reach a permanent and sustainable ceasefire, and prevent further loss of life,” according to UAE state news agency WAM.

Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for the mobilization of all possible efforts to ensure the unimpeded and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid. He also reiterated the UAE’s “unwavering commitment” to supporting initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, which he said would fulfill the aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis.

Key Points from the Meeting:

• Humanitarian Aid: Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the need for sustained and unimpeded humanitarian aid to Gaza.
• Two-State Solution: The UAE reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution as the path to lasting peace.
• Hostage Release: The UAE supports international efforts to secure the release of all hostages and detainees.
• Counterterrorism: Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of global action to confront extremism and terrorism in all its forms.

Attendees:
The meeting was attended by UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh and UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja.

Context:
This was Netanyahu’s first meeting with a senior Arab official since Israel’s September 9 atta