The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is urgently calling for de-escalation and the protection of civilian lives in the Middle East. It urges all parties and the wider international community to de-escalate tensions as soon as possible.
In a press release issued today, the ICRC added that a surge in attacks across parts of the Middle East is inflicting yet more suffering on civilians and raising fears of wider regional conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences.
“In recent weeks a wave of deadly strikes has hit the Middle East, while hostilities continue to shatter lives in Gaza, leading to near-daily reports of civilian casualties. These horrific and painful events must be a call to action to prioritize the protection of civilian lives during armed conflict. International humanitarian law (IHL) provides important protections for civilian lives. All parties must respect their obligations under IHL,” the release asserted.
Source: Saudi Press Agency