CEASEFIRE NOW: "GUTERRES TO MIDEAST LEADERS: STOP THE 'SICKENING CYCLE' OF RETALIATION
The UN Secretary-General urged for an immediate end to the escalating violence in the Middle East, stating that the "sickening cycle" of retaliation must stop. This call to action was made during an emergency UN Security Council meeting, prompted by Iran's massive missile attack on Israel on Tuesday. The attack has sparked fears of a regional war, with diplomats racing to find a solution to de-escalate tensions.
Israel has vowed to respond to the Iranian missile attack, which has led Iran to threaten an even larger counterattack. The situation is further complicated by Israel's shift in focus from the Gaza war to securing its northern border with Lebanon. The Gaza war was sparked by attacks from Iran-backed Hamas on October 7.
As the Security Council met, Israeli forces were engaged in battles with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, following targeted ground raids across the border. The UN chief's plea for peace aims to prevent further escalation and protect the people of the Middle East from devastating consequences.
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