The international community has asked Israel e Iran to avoid an escalation in the conflict between the two countries so that it does not spread in the region of middle Easta call that has been specific by Western countries to Israel asking it to restrain itself.
On the night of last Saturday to Sunday, Iran launched some three hundred drones and projectiles against Israel in response to a bombing against the Iranian consulate in Damascus which caused the death of seven Guardians of the Revolution and? Tehran attributes to the Israeli Army.
Europe condemns Iran attack
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholzcondemned the unprecedented Iranian attack on Israel that “should never have happened,” and urged both Tehran and the Government of Benjamin Netanyahu to contribute to a “de-escalation” of tensions.
«I repeat my warning: Iran cannot continue managing (the situation) like this. “That is why it is important that everything is done to achieve de-escalation on the ground.”
Asked about a possible Israeli retaliation, the German chancellor indicated that the way in which Israel has managed to repel the Iranian attack with the cooperation of regional and international partners has been “very impressive.”
«It represents a great performance by the Israeli army and air defense. It is a success that should not be wasted. Hence our advice (to Israel) to contribute to the de-escalation themselves” and not to retaliate in response to the attack, the foreign minister said.
Meanwhile, the French president, Emmanuel Macronaccused Iran of having carried out “a disproportionate attack” against Israeli soil, but also called for restraint from Israel.
“Israel can fight terrorism (…) but it is a democracy and has to do it in a proportionate way”said the French president.
And the British Foreign Secretary, David Cameronstressed the importance of Israel not “escalating” tension in the Middle East. “Israel has every right to respond as an independent sovereign country when attacked in this way. But I think we are very eager to avoid escalation and tell our friends in Israel that it is time to think with both our heads and our hearts.”Cameron noted.
Middle East calls for diplomacy
Arab countries, including Iran’s neighbors and those mediating to stop the war in Gazahave multiplied contacts between themselves and with the United States and Tehran in recent hours to prevent violence in the Middle East from getting out of control after Saturday’s unprecedented attack against Israel.
Irak, Saudi Arabia y Jordanas well as Egypt y Qatarthese last two key mediators in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamashave led a series of diplomatic contacts for this purpose during the night from Sunday to Monday, according to official media.
“There is a need for joint action in favor of de-escalation and to resolve disputes by peaceful means”said the Qatari Foreign Minister, Mohamed bin Abdelrahmanto its Iranian counterpart, Hosein Amir Abdolahianwhom he called to ask for calm.
Qatar is a strategic ally of the United States and is the closest to Iran among the Persian Gulf countries, and while it hosts Doha a Hamas office, has not taken any steps to normalize its relations with Israel.
Harsher was the Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, who led a meeting of his Government on Monday to address the situation and during which he warned that Israel “is dragging” the Middle East into a war and once again called for an end to the war. Israeli attacks against Lebanon.
“Israel is dragging the region into war, and the international community must pay attention to this issue and end this war”the leader warned in a speech at the beginning of the meeting, according to a statement issued by the presidency of the Lebanese Council of Ministers.
Russia calls for dialogue
The Kremlin today called on Israel and Iran to resolve their differences “exclusively” through diplomatic means. “We advocate that all differences be resolved exclusively through political and diplomatic means”said Dmitri PeskovKremlin spokesman.
Peskov stressed that the Kremlin, a close ally of Iran, is “extremely concerned” about the recent escalation of tension in the Middle East.
For its part, China once again asked all parties for “restraint” on Monday after the launch of dozens of drones and missiles by Iran against Israel.
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian , also called on the international community, “especially influential countries,” to play “a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.” EFE (I)
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