The UN Secretary General is “deeply concerned” after Israel's attack on Yemen, calling for restraint
Dubai: Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations expressed his concern about the Israeli air strikes on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen and its surroundings on Saturday.
Guterres called on all parties to refrain from attacks that could harm civilians and damage civilian infrastructure.
The UN Secretary-General said in a statement: “It is deeply concerned about the risk of escalation of tensions in the region and continues to call on all to exercise maximum restraint.”
Israel's attack on Hodeidah, apparently in retaliation for a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv earlier this week, left several dead and more than 80 wounded.
“Al-Masira” TV channel affiliated with the Houthis reported that Israeli planes attacked a power plant and a fuel warehouse.
Meanwhile, Yemen's internationally recognized government on Sunday condemned Israel's airstrikes as a violation of international law and blamed Israel for exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and strengthening Houthi militias.
In a statement, the government asked the Houthis to prioritize national interests and pursue peace, and asked the international community to support Yemen's authority and implement Resolution 2216.
The government also emphasized its support for the Palestinian people and called for an end to Israeli aggression.
