New Delhi, December 30: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his concern that the Gaza war could turn into a regional conflict. Media reports echo the concerns of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
“The longer the conflict in Gaza continues, the greater the risk of a broader regional conflict,” Antonio Guterres said in media reports quoting a statement. The danger of its increase and miscalculation is being recognized by many parties.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that violence against Palestinians is increasing in the West Bank, which is occupied by Israeli settlers and Israeli forces, and this is a matter of great concern.
The UN chief further said, “As are the fighting on the south Lebanon border between Hezbollah and Israel, the Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea and attacks from Syria and Iraq.”
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, joined by all members of the international community, again appealed that all members of the international community make every possible effort to use their influence on the parties concerned, so that the situation in the region can be prevented from escalating.
