(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- The council of Arab League has voiced its appreciation for Kuwait's role in supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), and Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem funds.
This came on Tuesday at the conclusion of the 150th session of Arab League foreign ministers meeting held in Cairo.
The council stressed its rejection of attempts aiming to reduce or stop financial support for UNRWA through systematic Israeli campaigns.
It warned against any decision taken by any country, including the United States, in this regard.
The conferees expressed appreciation for efforts by member states hosting the Palestinian refugees and other members contributing to backing UNRWA, mainly Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
They called on member states to implement resolutions of the 2017 Jordan summit on increasing the capital of Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem funds by USD 500 million.
The council condemned Israel's settlement activities on the occupied Palestinian land, including East Jerusalem.
It reiterated that such illegal settlements violate international law, calling for implementing the resolutions of all Arab summits on ending the Israeli blockade, rebuilding the Gaza Strip. (end) mfm.asm.hm
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