Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza
Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, on October 7, 2023. Image Credit: REUTERS

Dubai: The UAE has expressed its deep concern over the escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians and called for an immediate cessation of the escalation and protection of the lives of civilians.

The UAE called for the exercise of the utmost restraint and an immediate ceasefire to prevent dangerous implications, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.