UN General Assembly Delegates Urge End to Middle East Hostilities
Delegates at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, as the region faces escalating conflict.
Foreign ministers from Indonesia, Denmark, and Trinidad and Tobago expressed grave concerns over the mounting violence, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen highlighted the humanitarian crisis, stating, “Hundreds of thousands have been displaced, and there is a very real risk of an all-out regional war.” He emphasized the urgent need for peace to prevent further global repercussions.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister, Amery Browne, echoed these concerns, describing the situation as “deeply troubling.” He condemned the ongoing war in Gaza and the daily expansion of violence, which he said was exacerbating tensions across the region.
The remarks come as the Middle East faces heightened conflict, including a deadly Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. Iran’s Supreme Leader has vowed retaliation, fueling fears of broader regional instability.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has consistently urged for an end to violence, warning that Lebanon could become the next flashpoint. The international community continues to push for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, which threatens to spiral into a wider conflict.
The escalating tensions have drawn global concern, with calls for de-escalation intensifying at the UN as world leaders seek a peaceful resolution.
