Egypt condemns Israeli practices against UNRWA in Gaza, affirms agency's indispensable role
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Egypt has strongly condemned Israeli practices that undermine the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East UNRWA in the Gaza Strip. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stated that Israel continues to impose severe restrictions on the access of humanitarian aid for besieged Palestinians. Abdelatty made these remarks during a Cairo meeting with UNRWA Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders, emphasizing UNRWA's indispensable and irreplaceable role in serving the Palestinian people. Egypt also reaffirmed its rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland. Saunders briefed Abdelatty on UNRWA's future operations and challenges across its five areas of operation, which include Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Jordan. UNRWA's latest situational update on the Gaza Strip reported continued Israeli strikes near its facilities, critical shortages of engine oil and spare parts, and the imminent risk of total failure for water systems.
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