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  The UAE team and those from Israel and the US are discussing a post-conflict scenario in Gaza . The talks included the possibility of the UAE and US temporarily overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza after the Israeli military leaves and until a Palestinian administration is able to take control. The US, alongside mediators Qatar and Egypt, is pushing for a Gaza ceasefire. The reconstruction of Gaza, including its political institutions, is expected to take years and cost tens of billions of dollars, requiring substantial international support. The UAE is one of the first countries to start responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It had been reported earlier last month that the UAE’s total support for Gaza has already reached $828 million. International officials from UN humanitarian organisations are hailing the country’s support.

  The US has rejected a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. The resolution, drafted by Algeria, received 13 votes in favor, one abstention from Britain, and a US veto. The Arab-backed resolution demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the release of all Hamas hostages, and the forced displacement of the Palestinian civilian population. The  United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed deep disappointment  over the development, stating that “after more than four months of carnage and no end in insight, this war must end.” The latest Gaza crisis unfolded on October 7, as Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking several others hostages. The Israeli response has claimed at least 29,000 lives in the enclave. Saudi Arabia ’s Foreign Ministry expressed regret over the outcome and raised concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza...