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The British Foreign Office expressed concern over the escalation carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip. "The escalation today in Gaza is deeply concerning," Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said in a statement. "The ceasefire must hold, and humanitarian aid must get through to those in need." Cooper called on all parties to respect US President Donald Trump's peace plan to avoid further bloodshed. Dozens of Palestinians were killed earlier in intensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the most significant violation of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 9. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Israel decided to close all crossings into the Strip but later reversed its decision.

Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with Walid Fahmy Al Faqi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar.During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Jordan has welcomed the agreement reached to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the mechanisms for implementing the first phase, which aim to end the war, facilitate a prisoner exchange, ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip, and allow for the entry of humanitarian aid. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi praised the significant efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the United States to help broker the agreement. He also expressed appreciation for the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. Safadi stressed the importance of fully adhering to and implementing the terms of the agreement to end the war and address the catastrophic consequences of the aggression. He also commended US President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in finalizing the agreement, including his proposal to end the war, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people, and advance a comprehensive peace process. Safadi further welcomed President Trump's announcement that the US would oppose the annexation of the West Bank. The Jordanian foreign minister emphasized the urgent need for coordinated efforts to ensure the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to end the famine facing Gaza. Safadi reaffirmed that Jordan will continue to work alongside its Arab and international partners to achieve a just and comprehensive peace—one that includes an end to the occupation and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Earlier today, President Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had signed the first phase of the peace plan, expressing gratitude to the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in the process.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral relations and regional and international issues during a phone call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, particularly developments in the Gaza Strip and the need to halt the Israeli aggression and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid. During the call, President Erdogan stressed the need to stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prevent him from undermining peace in the region, emphasizing that the Israeli occupation government has demonstrated through its actions its lack of intention to achieve peace. Erdogan noted that the current session of the UN General Assembly witnessed significant steps toward implementing the two-state solution, stressing that Türkiye will continue its efforts to ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria Dr. Adam Abdelmoula affirmed that nearly 16.5 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian aid, alongside 2.5 million returnees-both internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees returning from abroad-many of whom have lost their homes. Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted Abdelmoula as saying at a press conference ahead of the conclusion of his mission that displacement remains one of Syria's gravest challenges, with over 6 million people still internally displaced and more than 6 million living as refugees worldwide. He added that about 24% of housing in Syria has been damaged or destroyed in recent years, while UN funding for humanitarian needs remains "extremely scarce." To date, the Humanitarian Response Plan 2025 has received only 14% of the $3.2 billion required, he said.