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UN Chief Urges Immediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation in Lebanon and condemns Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

Members of the United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL) look at the Lebanese-Israeli border, as they stand on the roof of a watch tower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, October 12, 2023. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged for a ceasefire in Lebanon, highlighting the importance of maintaining sovereignty.
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Overview

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon to prevent an all-out war.
  • Guterres emphasized the need to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The UN has reported sporadic incursions by the Israeli military into Lebanon but no full-scale invasion.
  • Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel, prompting Guterres to condemn the 'broadening conflict' in the region.
  • Israel has responded to the UN's ceasefire call by criticizing Guterres for not directly condemning Iran's actions.