UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Middle East Attacks

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is deeply alarmed by increased fighting in the Middle East and called for all attacks to stop immediately. The statement was issued as part of live updates covering the situation.

Background The Middle East has seen renewed military activity in recent days.

Guterres did not specify particular locations or parties involved in the statement.

No timeline for further UN action was provided in the announcement.