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Arab League announces death of Palestinian ambassador Diab al-Louh

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The Arab League announced the death of Diab al-Louh, Palestine’s ambassador to Egypt and former permanent representative to the organisation. In a tribute published on Sunday, it expressed deep sadness but gave no information about the circumstances or date of his death, according to Al-Youm al-Sabea.

The Arab League announced the death of Diab al-Louh, Palestine’s ambassador to Egypt and his country’s former permanent representative to the regional organisation. It offered its condolences to the State of Palestine and the diplomat’s family, according to a statement issued by the Arab League on Sunday.

Diab al-Louh served for several years as Palestine’s ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League. During his diplomatic career, he also represented Palestine in several countries, according to the same organisation.

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