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Egypt expressed on Thursday its deep regret following the Security Council failure to pass a resolution enabling Palestine to obtain full membership in the United Nations.
"The Iranian attack is a serious threat to global peace and security, and I expect the Council to use every means to take concrete action against Iran,
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces continue to carry out hundreds of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and commit crimes in various parts of the Gaza Strip.
UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on Israel to change its military strategy and procedures being used in Gaza that led to so many aid workers being killed.
The UN's top human rights body called on countries to stop selling or shipping weapons to Israel in a resolution passed Friday that aims to help prevent rights violations against Palestinians amid the Israeli blistering military campaign in Gaza.
In the past few hours, a total of 793 passengers arrived from Gaza via the Rafah crossing, comprising 10 wounded individuals, 16 patients, 76 companions, a delegation from the Doctors Without Borders delegation, three representatives from the Mercy Around the World, and 40 Emirati nationals.
The resolution was approved by 28 votes in favour, six against and 13 abstentions. It was presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). However, the resolution is not legally binding.
Al Azhar welcomed Tuesday UN Security Council Resolution No. 2728 on Gaza ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan, calling for the continuation of international and popular pressure to implement this resolution.
The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, Cindy McCain, said on Monday that famine is imminent in northern Gaza if the volume of aid entering the Strip is not significantly increased.
Egypt's permanent representative to the United Nations, added during his speech that they call on the Security Council to show solidarity with UNRWA.
In comments to Reuters on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Friday: “It would be a disaster for the Palestinians ... a disaster for Egypt and a disaster for the future of peace.”
“Now, I understand why Israelis might wish to have an assault on Rafah. But the consequences of such an operation are, I am afraid today, a massive impact on the 1.1 million people living there. Quite probably a slaughter because the humanitarian operation has no illusions about it,” he said.
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj received Tuesday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.
Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki received Tuesday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.
She has recently held the position in the aftermath of the issuance of the UNSC resolution no. 2720 a few weeks ago.
The escalation between Lebanon and Israel has raised concerns about a wider conflict. The two countries have been technically at war since 1948.
The UN office noted that more than 400,000 cases of infectious diseases have been reported since October 7, while about 180,000 people suffer from infections in the Upper respiratory tract.
The President reviewed the intensified Egyptian efforts to reach a ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid in sufficient quantities, warning of the extreme danger of the continuation of the situation at the current pace and the ensuing humanitarian and security impact on the stability of the region.
Game Of Thrones star Liam Cunningham criticizes US stance after the UN Security Council meeting.
The article is seen as a tool given to the UN Chief to hasten taking actions regarding the Israeli genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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