Hey amigos! 🌍 The UN’s top boss, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, just spoke up about the rising tensions between Israel and the Houthis in Yemen. His message? Pump the brakes and protect civilians! 🛑
In a statement on Saturday, Guterres’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said the secretary-general remains deeply troubled by the risk of further escalation in the region and continues to urge all parties to exercise utmost restraint and keep international law top of mind.
The flashpoint? On Wednesday, the Houthis launched a drone strike on Israel’s Eilat City, injuring about 20 people. The very next day, Israel hit back with air strikes on Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, tragically killing at least nine people, including children, and wounding over 150.
Guterres reminded everyone of their obligations under international law: civilians must always be respected and protected. No one wants to see more families caught in the crossfire.
With the risk of a wider conflict looming, the UN chief’s call for calm is a timely reminder that diplomacy and dialogue remain the best way forward. Let’s hope cooler heads prevail! ✌️
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UN chief condemns military escalation between Israel and Houthis
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