UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday referred to as on all events and the worldwide neighborhood to work for a regional de-escalation following assaults in Lebanon and Tehran.
In a press release, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric mentioned Guterres believes the assaults “represent a dangerous escalation,” stressing that efforts ought to deal with a cease-fire in Gaza, launch of hostages and enhance of humanitarian assist for Palestinians in addition to restoring calm alongside the Lebanese-Israeli border.
“Rather than that, what we are seeing are efforts to undermine these goals,” mentioned the UN chief.
“The Secretary-General urges all to vigorously work towards regional de-escalation in the interest of long-term peace and stability for all. The international community must work together to urgently prevent any actions that could push the entire Middle East over the edge, with a devastating impact on civilians. The way to do so is by advancing comprehensive diplomatic action for regional de-escalation,” mentioned the assertion.
The Israeli military on Tuesday night focused Hezbollah chief Fuad Shukr in Beirut’s southern suburb, claiming he was the mastermind of Saturday’s missile assault that killed 12 individuals within the Druze city of Majdal Shams in Israel-occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
Hours later, Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated within the Iranian capital Tehran. Hamas and Iran blamed Israel for the killing, however Tel Aviv has not but confirmed or denied its involvement.
Haniyeh, who was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was killed by an airstrike on his visitor home in a single day.
Source: www.anews.com.tr