Middle East Conflicts: A Global Security Challenge

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the escalating conflict in the Middle East as a serious threat to global security. He urged efforts to avoid further war in Lebanon and condemned Israeli attacks injuring U.N. personnel, emphasizing the need to protect peacekeepers.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concerns over the spiraling conflict in the Middle East, indicating it poses a significant threat to global security.

Speaking at a press conference during the ASEAN summits in Laos, Guterres urged comprehensive efforts to prevent an all-out war in Lebanon.

He strongly condemned Israeli attacks that have left U.N. personnel wounded, underscoring the crucial need to safeguard peacekeepers in volatile regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)