Vietnam condemns violence in escalating Israel - Palestine conflict
(VOVWORLD) - The UN Security Council (UNSC) held the second emergency meeting this week on Wednesday to discuss escalating tension between Israel and Palestine in recent days, during which Vietnam expressed serious concern over and oppose related violent acts.
 Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: VNA) |
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, said that Vietnam is deeply concerned by the escalation of tension, violence and armed conflict leading to casualties in both sides.
Vietnam condemns violence and excessive use of lethal weapons against civilians, he affirmed, calling on all parties involved to immediately stop the escalation of violence, exercise maximum restraint, and avoid actions and statements that could further complicate the tension.
Vietnam calls on the parties to resolve conflicts by peaceful measures; ensure the security, safety and legitimate interests of the people; and not to attack their essential infrastructure, Quy noted.
Israel-Palestine tensions have drawn international concern as Hamas said it launched 130 rockets into Tel Aviv and the central region of Israel on Tuesday after the Israeli army launched a campaign to attack 140 locations of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on Palestinians and Israelis to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could further escalate the conflict in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. The Ministry said it is important to maintain the status quo in relation to holy places in Jerusalem. It said that Russia, in cooperation with regional and global partners, will consistently seek a comprehensive and sustainable settlement that ensures the coexistence of Palestine and Israel.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemned the bombardments in the Gaza Strip, and the violent attacks at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. He said the Israeli army's actions, including the continued forced, illegal evictions of Palestinians from their homes in East Jerusalem, are a stark violation of international law and further heighten tensions in the region.