Children at a temporary tent site in Rafah, Southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2023. Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Delegates discussed urgent issues related to the situation in the Gaza Strip and considered measures to prevent the conflict from escalating.

The conference, serving as part of Iran's diplomatic efforts to back the Palestinians, was attended by officials, political, religious, media figures and scholars from more than 50 countries. The conference took place amidst the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

According to UN estimates, the conflict has led to the displacement of about 1.9 million Palestinians in Gaza, out of a total population of 2.4 million.

Egypt on Saturday facilitated the evacuation of 132 foreigners of Norwegian, Ukrainian, Irish, Dutch, American and Moroccan nationalities from the Gaza Strip, along with 21 wounded Palestinians who were transported from hospitals to receive treatment at Egyptian hospitals.

The Rafah border gate was opened in both directions on Saturday to enable the safe passage of the 132 foreigners into Egypt.