GCC Expresses Deep Concern over Escalation in the Region

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi expressed on Sunday his deep concern over the military escalation in Yemen in wake of the recent Israeli attacks on the Hodeidah Governorate.
In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said the development deepens the current tension in the region and disrupts ongoing efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip and reach a political solution in Yemen.
The continuation of military operations threatens regional and international security and stability, deepening the humanitarian crisis, he warned.
Al-Budaiwi called on all parties to exercise restraint and urged the international community and key nations to fulfil their responsibility in ending the conflict.
He underscored the tireless efforts of GCC member countries to end the war in Gaza and support peace efforts in Yemen.
He also stressed the need to maintain international efforts to compel the Israeli forces to halt their violations, achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and all Palestinian territories, and resolve the conflict through a peaceful solution in line with relevant international resolutions.