Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed "deep concern over the continuing rise in tensions in the Middle East" following the attacks.
He called all sides to restraint and expressed hope that the sides would abstain from any actions that could lead to an even more tense situation. Guterres also underscored the importance of protecting civilians in the region.
He also added that it is necessary to apply all efforts to restore dialogue and seek a political solution to the conflict. In his statement, the Secretary-General emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy must be prioritized in mitigating conflicts that threaten international peace and security.
