Editorials of UAE newspapers

Abu Dhabi, 9 May / WAM / Local newspapers issued this morning warned in their editorials that Israel’s incursion and control of the Rafah crossing in Gaza threatens to cause more innocent civilian casualties in the war and will also exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe that the Gaza Strip is witnessing due to endangering the flow of aid. Humanity is exposed to risks and obstacles, in addition to its dangerous repercussions on the region through the rise in violence, tension, and instability.

She said that the UAE affirms its condemnation of this intrusion and renews its condemnation of any forced deportation of the brotherly Palestinian people, and of any practices that violate the resolutions of international legitimacy and international and humanitarian law, and the necessity of ending tension and violence and protecting the lives of civilians, noting that when the UAE strongly condemns the Israeli forces’ storming of Rafah and its control At the crossing point, it starts once again from its firm and principled position that rejects the region being dragged into new levels of violence, tension, and instability, the price of which will be paid by the peoples and countries that must devote their efforts to building, progressing, and securing their future, not going backwards.

The newspapers highlighted the humanitarian and relief efforts undertaken by the state towards the brotherly Palestinian people to stand by them in light of the circumstances they are suffering as a result of the war, pointing out that one of the most prominent of these efforts is “Operation Gallant Knight 3”, which is considered a milestone in human history in humanitarian work. Because of its importance, effectiveness, and diversity of its paths, which represent a tributary to the lives of our brothers in the Gaza Strip.

Under the headline “Stopping the Escalation”.. Al-Ittihad newspaper said that Israel’s storming and control of the Rafah crossing in Gaza is a military escalation that threatens more innocent civilian casualties in the war, which has entered its eighth month, and also leads to the exacerbation of the humanitarian catastrophe that the Gaza Strip is witnessing. Gaza due to exposing the flow of humanitarian aid to risks and obstacles, in addition to its dangerous repercussions on the region through the rise in violence, tension, and instability.
She added that the UAE affirms its condemnation of this incursion carried out by Israel despite Arab, international and international warnings against launching a military operation in the Rafah area, which constitutes a haven for 1.2 million Palestinians, the majority of whom are displaced. It also renews its condemnation of any forced deportation of the brotherly Palestinian people, and of any practices that violate the resolutions of international legitimacy. International and humanitarian law, the need to end tension and violence, and protect civilian lives.
At the conclusion of her editorial, she explained that to avoid inflaming the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, and to prevent the region from being dragged into new levels of violence, tension, and instability, the mediation carried out by Egypt and Qatar represents a glimmer of hope towards a truce that will lead to an end to the war, sparing the brotherly Palestinian people further suffering, and leading to… Return to negotiations to achieve a two-state solution, establish an independent Palestinian state, and consolidate the foundations of stability and sustainable security in the region.

For its part, and under the title “Safe Corridors for the Region”… Al-Khaleej newspaper said that while the UAE’s humanitarian role in Gaza continues in an effort to mitigate the consequences of the war that has been going on there for seven months, it does not leave any opportunity to warn against things getting out of hand that would take the entire region to dangerous slides or to condemn. Any action threatens to exacerbate the humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip.

She added that when the UAE strongly condemns the Israeli forces’ storming of Rafah and their control of the crossing, it is once again starting from its firm and principled position that rejects the region being dragged into new levels of violence, tension, and instability, the price of which will be paid by the peoples and countries that must devote their efforts to building, progressing, and securing their future, not returning. backwards.

She stressed that the UAE has rejected, since the beginning of the Gaza War, any party seeking escalation and violence, and with the successive chapters of the crisis, its call to respect the resolutions of international legitimacy and international humanitarian law has not been lost, as it is a salvation for all parties.

She said that with the military escalation step taken by the Israeli forces, the UAE warns, in a statement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of the outcome of the escalation, which will inevitably result in more innocent victims, especially if the life-saving aid corridors for the population in the Gaza Strip are blocked.

She continued: “The fear is that, if the escalation reaches further stages, the paths of détente sought by the efforts of the two sisters, Qatar and Egypt, will be closed, and they are appreciated by the Emirates, and it was supposed to begin with a ceasefire that would avoid the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories from inflaming the situation that would exacerbate the humanitarian impasse it has reached, and block the way.” “There is additional violence that the region cannot tolerate.”

She explained that the UAE’s statement reflects the region’s urgent need not only for safe, unobstructed corridors for the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but also for corridors for comprehensive peace, and its broader focus is the Palestinian issue, on which the UAE is now renewing its position. The essence of this position is a return to negotiations to achieve a two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state.

She pointed out that achieving this goal, in light of the confusing warnings of escalation, requires unified efforts that lead to the creation of a serious political horizon that ensures the resumption of negotiations leading to achieving comprehensive peace, ending tension and violence, and protecting the lives of civilians.

She added, “There is no doubt that every action that expands the borders of the crisis in Gaza closes this horizon that the UAE hopes for, burdens the region with unbearable burdens, and undermines the foundations of stability and sustainable security it seeks.”

She said at the conclusion of her editorial that the UAE’s position, specifically in times like these that require prudence and careful calculations, must be helpful to the concerned parties in reviewing their actions, as what Rafah is witnessing will not be just a passing card in the crisis file, and abandoning any intention to forcibly deport the brotherly Palestinian people. Or depriving him of the necessities of life, emphasizing that it is a position that requires mediation, hoping that it will lead all parties not to waste opportunities. To preserve lives, which are the most important and the future.

On the other hand, under the title “Humanitarian Mobilization and Sustainable Giving,” she stressed that the honorable history of peoples’ journeys, as recorded by successes and achievements, culminates in some of its most important milestones through humanitarian efforts that aim to take the hand of peoples in need and limit the repercussions resulting from the difficult situations they are going through. .

She added that it is with great pride and honor that all of humanity is keeping pace with all appreciation of what the UAE is doing in the fields of giving and giving, thanks to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” the leader of the path of goodness and the symbol of humanity, with the positions of His Highness and his blessed efforts that represent the basis for achieving The best in the lives of communities and for the success of every international relief approach within a process that knows no bounds in the size and momentum of its giving, as an embodiment of the prominent and sustainable characteristic of human solidarity in the UAE.

She pointed out that one of these efforts is “Operation Gallant Knight 3,” in implementation of the orders of His Highness, which is considered a turning point in human history in humanitarian work due to its importance, effectiveness, and the diversity of its paths, which represent a tributary to the lives of the brothers in the Gaza Strip, including health support, whether providing the necessary treatment for wounded and sick children. Cancer in state hospitals, or in the Emirati field hospital in Gaza, or in the floating hospital in Al-Arish, and by providing siblings with the necessary medical supplies, performing delicate surgical operations, installing prosthetic limbs, and rehabilitating patients psychologically and physically under the supervision of Emirati teams to ensure achieving the highest levels of care in accordance with the best standards and protocols. Global, as part of an impressive determination during which the state mobilizes the cadres and energies of its health sector, which confirms on a new occasion its professionalism, capabilities, and the humanity of its goals, in parallel with the provision of thousands of tons of food aid and shelter supplies “by land, sea, and air,” and much more.
She stressed that humanitarian work is the approach of civilized nations that are aware of its importance and that it must be a consistent and established approach agreed upon by all components of the international community, and the UAE has always demonstrated an exceptional ability to make a difference on the ground through the humanitarian support it provides and through its initiatives that it is keen to strengthen. Developing it and doubling the number of its beneficiaries, as well as its haste to support and adopt every international action and its constant emphasis on the utmost necessity of multilateral action in all issues, especially humanitarian ones, because this represents a victory for the values that everyone agrees upon and aims to provide relief to societies and reduce the suffering of their individuals during difficult times such as conflicts and wars. These are constants that are respected and appreciated by the international community and organizations concerned with relief work.

In conclusion, she said that those who most realize the importance of the UAE’s efforts are the residents of the Gaza Strip themselves, who express their pride in its humanitarian support and how the lives of tens of thousands continue due to its initiatives and efforts that race against time.

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