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A Palestinian man extinguishes fire amid the rubble of a house after it was hit by Israeli strikes in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 14, 2023. — Picture by REUTERS

Cairo Peace Summit begins Israel-Palestine conflict discussions

CAIRO, Oct 21 — The Cairo Peace Summit began with international, Arab, and United Nations (UN) participation to discuss the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Palestine, reported Anadolu Agency.

The summit, held in the New Administrative Capital, east of the Egyptian capital Cairo, is chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

National leaders participating in the summit are Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Jordanian King Abdullah II.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also attending the summit.

According to the private Cairo News Channel, at least 31 countries and three international organisations have confirmed their participation in the Cairo Peace Summit.

— Bernama

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