Risk of famine in Gaza ‘alarming’: Trkiye’s UN envoyAl-Sisi stressed during a press conference with Erdogan the need to strengthen consultation between the two countries on the Libyan file.

WASHINGTON: Trkiye's permanent representative to the UN warned Tuesday of a worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Sedat Onal told a meeting of the UN Security Council on the maintenance of international peace and security that "2.2 million people in Gaza live in a state of crisis under relentless bombardment, without sufficient humanitarian aid.' "On top of that, some donors have suspended funding to UNRWA, the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The risk of famine in Gaza is alarming," he said. In the fifth month of the conflict, Onal said the Council is still unable to stop the manmade catastrophe. "As we speak, a new episode of this tragedy is underway in Rafah in southern Gaza, in spite of the warnings of the international community. The council needs to take heed of the global outcry on Gaza," he added, stressing the expectation from the Council is clear to ensure an immediate cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian assistance and to prevent forced displacement of people. "Trkiy e will continue to be actively engaged in all international efforts towards achieving peace, combating climate change and alleviating global food insecurity," Onal said. Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed today, Wednesday, the necessity of strengthening consultation between Egypt and Turkey on the Libyan file, in a way that helps hold presidential and legislative elections and unifies the country's military establishment. Al-Sisi said in a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently visiting Egypt, 'Our success in achieving security and political stability in Libya will represent a model to be emulated, as the countries of the region are the most capable of understanding its complexities and ways to resolve existing disputes there.' According to the Middle East News Agency, Al-Sisi welcomed the current calm in the Eastern Mediterranean region, looking forward to building on it to resolve the existing disputes between the riparian countries in the region so that they can all cooperate to achieve the maximum benefit from the natural resources available there. The Egyptian President announced that his country is "opening a new page with Turkey in a way that enriches bilateral relations," stressing the endeavor to raise trade exchange with it to $15 billion in the coming years. During discussions with his Turkish counterpart, Sisi expressed common interest in cooperation in Africa and working to support its development efforts and achieve stability and prosperity. Source: Libyan News Agency