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UAE condemns Israel's attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also urged the international community to intensify efforts to support a genuine political process aimed at achieving lasting peace

Published: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8:37 PM

The UAE has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the Israeli army's targeting of the Holy Family Church in the Gaza Strip, an attack that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, the UAE expressed deep concern over the ongoing attacks and Israeli military escalation, warning that such actions only worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the region.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) reaffirmed the UAE’s firm stance against the targeting of civilians, religious sites, and civil institutions, stressing that their sanctity must be respected and preserved, and that they should never be drawn into the conflict.

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The Ministry also urged the international community to intensify efforts to support a genuine political process aimed at achieving lasting peace. It underscored the importance of working toward a two-state solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent and sovereign state, in line with international resolutions.