PNA sends aid convoy to Palestinian refugees in Syria

RAMALLAH, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) sent aid convoy from the West Bank to Palestinian refugees in Syria on Sunday.

The convoy carrying food, medical supplies and humanitarian aid is the first batch sent by PNA to bring relief to Palestinians affected by the violence in Syria.

Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stressed that the unrest is a Syrian internal problem and the refugees should not to be pushed to take sides or targeted.

The trucks will be coordinated with the United Nations to cross into Syria through Jordan.

On Thursday, about 20 Palestinians were killed and 65 injured in bombing against al-Yarmouk camp in Syrian capital of Damascus, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Syria. Enditem

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