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In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, the Gulf nation has launched a national relief campaign to assist Lebanon and its people amid ongoing escalations, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. Following His Highness's order to provide an urgent humanitarian relief package of $100 million to Lebanon, the UAE dispatched an aid plane on Friday carrying 40 tonnes of essential medical supplies. This aircraft marks the first delivery as part of the campaign. The UAE has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in Lebanon and its implications for regional stability. The country has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lebanese people as they navigate these challenges. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member has taken a strong stance in favor of Lebanon's unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, urging increased global efforts to halt the escalation, prevent bloodshed, and protect civilians. Th...

  The UAE has expressed serious concerns over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and the ongoing escalation, warning of its impact on regional security and stability. In a statement, the Emirati foreign ministry emphasized the need to fully protect civilians and called for diplomatic solutions to the conflict, rejecting violence and escalation. On September 25, the UAE, along with the US, Canada, France, Germany, and other allies, issued a joint statement addressing the worsening humanitarian situation along the Lebanon-Israel border, exacerbated by the year-long Israel-Hamas conflict. The statement warned of the risk of further regional escalation, which benefits neither Israel nor Lebanon. The joint statement urged an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the border to create space for diplomacy, referencing UNSCR 1701 and 2735, which concern a Gaza ceasefire. The allies called on all parties, including the governments of Lebanon and Israel, to support the temporary truce and give ...