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Briefing of KUNA main news for Wednesday until 00:00 GMT

KUWAIT - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the visiting President of UAE Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his accompanying delegation.
GENEVA - Kuwait expresses deep concern over the growing trend of politicizing humanitarian work and using it as a tool in conflicts.
KUWAIT - The crucial role played by the State of Kuwait in supporting relief aid efforts in the Gaza Strip has led to saving lives, said UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
NEW YORK - Kuwait has reaffirmed its firm stance on combating terrorism in all its forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions.
NEW YORK - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group at the United Nations stressed that any attack on a GCC member state constitutes a collective threat that demands deterrent action.
GAZA - At least 10 Palestinians were killed and 61 others were injured by the Israeli occupation forces during the past 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, said health authorities.
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced reaching a deal calling for Israel to partially withdraw from Gaza and for Hamas to release the remaining hostages has been reached. (end) ibi