UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned the latest military escalation between Israel and Yemen's Houthi movement, warning of the risks of a wider regional crisis and urging all parties to show restraint.
According to his spokesperson, the confrontation began on Wednesday when Houthi forces launched a drone strike on Eilat in southern Israel, injuring 20 people. Israel responded on Thursday with air strikes on Sanaa, which local officials say killed at least nine people, including children, and wounded over 150 others.
Guterres stressed that international law demands the protection of civilians at all times. 'All parties must exercise utmost restraint,' the UN chief said, reminding combatants of their legal and moral duties.
With tensions already high across the Middle East, this tit-for-tat exchange has prompted fears of broader upheaval – an issue that resonates in a globally connected world where local conflicts can send shockwaves across politics, economies and human rights.
As young global citizens, business innovators and thought leaders watch closely, the UN's appeal is clear: safeguard civilian lives and step back from the brink to prevent further suffering.
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