Egypt Warns Gaza Suffering Must Not Be Held Hostage to Political Conditions

Egypt's envoy told a donor meeting that Palestinian suffering in Gaza should not remain tied to political conditions, as the EU launched new early recovery projects.

• The Palestine Donor Group meeting convened in Brussels with the EU, the Palestinian Authority, and international donors.
• The European Union launched a new initiative for early recovery projects in Gaza, involving international donors.
• Egypt's Ambassador Ahmad Abu Zeid warned that the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza cannot tolerate further delays and should not be held hostage to political conditions.
• Egypt reiterated that a sustainable resolution requires a comprehensive two-state solution leading to an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.