'Deeply concerned' UN chief calls for restraint after Israel attack on Yemen
DUBAI: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Israeli air strikes on Saturday in and around the port of Hodeidah in Yemen.
Guterres called on all parties to “avoid attacks that could harm civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
In a statement, the Secretary-General said he “remains deeply concerned about the risk of further escalation in the region and continues to urge everyone to exercise maximum restraint.”
The Israeli attack on Hodeidah, apparently in retaliation for the Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv earlier this week, left several people dead and more than 80 injured.
The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported that Israeli warplanes struck a power plant and a fuel depot.
Meanwhile, Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Sunday condemned Israel’s air strikes, calling them a violation of international law and holding Israel responsible for worsening the humanitarian crisis and strengthening the Houthi militias.
In a statement, the government urged the Houthis to prioritize national interests and commit to peace, while calling on the international community to support Yemen's authority and implement Resolution 2216.
The government also reiterated its support for the Palestinian people and called for an end to Israeli aggression.
