UAE, Israel FMs discuss potential ceasefire in Gaza: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ongoing regional and international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire, state news agency Wam reports. The two FMs also discussed bilateral ties between the countries.

Al Nahyan expressed his support for the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks taking place in Doha and mediated by Egypt and the US. The two sides were still at odds earlier this week, though the US’ new Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said he is hopeful for an agreement ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump’s 20 January inauguration.

The UAE strongly condemned the publication of alleged "historic Israel" maps by Israeli government-affiliated accounts, which include parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, according to a ministry statement. The Foreign Affairs Ministry described the move as a violation of international law and a provocation that threatens regional peace efforts.

OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-

  • UAE + Argentina talk trade and investment: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed ramping up cooperation in the economy, trade, and investment sectors with his Argentinian counterpart Gerardo Werthein during a phone call yesterday. (Wam)
  • The Foreign Minister also met Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi yesterday to talk bilateral ties and cooperation, focusing on economic and developmental support for Afghanistan’s reconstruction. (Wam)
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