UAE leads global push to lift Gaza blockade

The UAE has been leading intensive diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the crisis in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, working with regional and international partners to contain the violence and avert further escalation, while consistently stressing the urgent need for the swift, large-scale, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to the brotherly Palestinian people.

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Earlier, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the intention of Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise the State of Palestine.

He affirmed that these positions represent historic steps that reflect growing international support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to establish an independent, sovereign Palestinian state.

Furthermore, Sheikh Abdullah called on the international community to take similar steps and recognise the State of Palestine.

Later during the day, in a tweet on X account, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the UAE has delivered more than $1.5 billion in critical humanitarian support to Gaza since the start of the war with Israel.