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Ursula von der Leyen: 'Gaza is facing famine'
17 March 2024 16:12 GMT
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Gaza is facing famine, and urged for a rapid ceasefire agreement.
"Gaza is facing famine and we cannot accept this," von der Leyen told reporters on Sunday, speaking in Cairo after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
"It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that frees the hostages and allows more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza."