Muslim Nations Rally Behind UNRWA Amid Gaza Crisis

Eight key Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have pledged strong support for UNRWA, describing its role in Gaza as irreplaceable. The nations stressed the importance of UNRWA in delivering humanitarian aid during the current crisis and condemned any threats to its operations.

Major Muslim nations, including Pakistan, have voiced their unwavering support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) during a crisis in Gaza. They described the agency's role in the region as irreplaceable.

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement underscoring UNRWA's essential function in providing aid to millions of Palestinian refugees. The statement was shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office on Friday.

The ministers condemned recent actions, including the storming of UNRWA headquarters, calling them violations of international law. Highlighting the agency's crucial role, they warned against any attempts to weaken its capacity, which could result in severe humanitarian, social, and political consequences.

(With inputs from agencies.)