Peace Is the Key to Ending the Conflict
Al-Ittihad, UAE, October 14
Civilians are the victims of wars, suffering the most in any armed conflict in any region. How much more so in an area that has endured years of consecutive wars, persisting in a state of constant conflict? We are talking here about the ongoing conflict spanning decades between Israelis and Palestinians, not just in Gaza but on all fronts. In these conflicts, the innocent is always the fuel. What Gaza and its surrounding areas, including Israeli towns, have witnessed is extremely heartbreaking due to the number of casualties, especially among women, children, and the elderly.
This war must end, and clear mechanisms must be established to spare the innocent from the consequences of any fighting. All peace-loving nations should work to prevent further casualties, push for peace, and put an end to this conflict, which can only be resolved through peace alone.
The stance of the United Arab Emirates is clear and supportive of peace. It has called for de-escalation, the protection of civilians, the avoidance of violence, and the attainment of stability. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged efforts to prevent a broader regional confrontation. The international community must work together to prevent violent acts that threaten stability and collaborate with all partners to return to negotiations and achieve a final resolution based on a “two-state solution” for the benefit of both Palestinians and Israelis who deserve to live in peace. The UAE’s position reflects clarity of vision: Conflict will only lead to more innocent victims, and peace alone is the key to ending the conflict and preventing a humanitarian catastrophe and further loss of innocent lives.
The international community fully recognizes the importance of peace to end the conflict. There is a desire to prevent the recurrence of these tragic scenes witnessed through the media, which are still ongoing. Immediate action and coordination among regional and global countries are necessary to find a solution and prevent the repetition of these scenarios. Everyone in this region deserves to live peacefully and securely in their homes without any threats. To achieve this, it is imperative to enhance stability and implement strategies to shield civilians from the consequences of war.
Amidst the destruction and loss of hundreds of innocent lives in Gaza, the UAE has stepped forward, as always, to provide urgent assistance. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, has ordered immediate aid worth $20 million dollars to Palestinians through UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East).
This assistance is part of the UAE’s consistent approach to extending a helping hand to its brothers. For years, the UAE has been committed to supporting Palestinians, both financially and morally. This approach, spanning over 50 years, has seen the UAE provide medical, food, and educational aid. UAE’s efforts are also evident through intense meetings and communications with world leaders to find solutions to the crisis. This started with discussions between His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joe Biden, focusing on the priority of protecting civilians, delivering aid to them, and finding a genuine political horizon for peace.
UAE’s efforts have included most international actors, aiming to work towards a comprehensive peace that ends the entire conflict— a peace that brings all parties interested in peace to one table to find a permanent solution. The goal is to achieve security for the people of the region and then prosperity for these nations. Peace brings this, not conflicts. The UAE’s stance on peace is clear, and it has laid the foundation for this peace, aiming to avoid the scenes we are witnessing now and give the people of the region a chance to live dignified lives. —Dr. Salem Humaid (translated by Lana Ikelan)
