President Ruto Condemns Iran’s Attack On Israel, Urges Restraint
President Ruto has voiced worry over Iran’s recent assault on Israel, labeling it as a development that exacerbates the already delicate situation in the Middle East.
On Sunday, the leader of the nation emphasized that the assault, regarded by Kenya as a significant risk to global peace and stability, blatantly breaches the principles of the United Nations Charter.
President Ruto advised Israel to proceed with great care when reacting to the act of aggression to prevent the situation from escalating further.
“Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint taking into account the urgent need for all parties to walk away from the brink beyond which recovery will be enormously difficult,” President Ruto said.
Kenya is among the nations expressing worry following Iran’s recent deployment of a substantial barrage of missiles and assault drones targeting Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Iran carried out its inaugural assault specifically aimed at Israeli territory in response to a lethal airstrike, largely attributed to Israel, which demolished its consulate in Syria’s capital earlier this month.
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Israel and its partners successfully thwarted most of the incoming projectiles, as stated by the Israeli military. They reported 12 injuries but no fatalities. However, the attack significantly raised concerns about a potential retaliatory strike from Israel.
G7 leaders condemned Iran’s unprecedented attack and called for “restraint” on all sides, European Council President Charles Michel wrote on X following a video conference and ahead of a planned 2000 GMT meeting of the UN Security Council.
“We will continue all our efforts to work towards de-escalation. Ending the crisis in Gaza as soon as possible, notably through an immediate ceasefire, will make a difference.”
Israel’s top ally the United States also urged caution and calm.
“We don’t want to see this escalate,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told NBC. “We’re not looking for a wider war with Iran.”
President Joe Biden reaffirmed “ironclad” US support for Israel, but also appeared to guide its ally away from a military response against their common adversary Iran.
News outlet Axios reported that Biden had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he should “take the win” and that Washington would oppose an Israeli counterattack.
President Ruto Condemns Iran’s Attack On Israel, Urges Restraint