UN Official Warns Against Further Escalation Amid Attacks in Yemen, Israel and the Red Sea
2024-12-30 12:00 | Middle East
A senior United Nations official has warned against further escalation after a series of attacks in Yemen, Israel and the Red Sea.
The attacks, which occurred over the weekend, have raised concerns about a wider regional conflict. The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss the situation.
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said in a statement that the attacks “are a serious threat to regional peace and security.” He called on all parties to “exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that could further escalate the situation.”
The attacks in Yemen involved a series of airstrikes on rebel positions by the Saudi-led coalition. The airstrikes were in response to a missile attack by the Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The Houthi rebels have been fighting the Saudi-led coalition for control of Yemen since 2014.
In Israel, a series of rocket attacks were launched from Gaza into southern Israel. The rockets were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. No injuries were reported.
In the Red Sea, a commercial ship was attacked by a suspected drone. The ship, which was carrying oil, sustained minor damage but no injuries were reported.
The UN has condemned the attacks and called for an end to the violence. The Security Council is expected to discuss the situation on Monday and may adopt a resolution calling for an end to the attacks and a return to the negotiating table.
The attacks come at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. The recent US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal has raised concerns about a wider regional conflict. The US has also imposed new sanctions on Iran, which has further strained relations between the two countries.
The UN Security Council is expected to discuss the situation in the Middle East on Monday and may adopt a resolution calling for an end to the attacks and a return to the negotiating table.
UN official warns against further escalation amid attacks in Yemen, Israel and the Red Sea
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