Israeli Strikes on Gaza Could Spread War, Iran’s FM Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Denouncing the Zionist regime for the frequent violation of the UN resolutions and expansion of its illegal settlements, the Iranian foreign minister said the continuation of Israeli attacks on Gaza will only complicate the situation and increase the risk of the spread of war.
In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto discussed the latest developments in West Asia, especially in Palestine.
Decrying the Israeli regime’s repeated violation of the United Nations resolutions, continued occupation of Palestinian lands, and continuation of settlement constructions, Amirabdollahian said, “The continuation of the Israeli regime's attacks on Gaza under the current circumstances will complicate the situation and increase the possibility of the spread of war.”
The Iranian foreign minister also deplored the repeated violation of international law and the expansion of war-mongering policies by the Zionist regime.
For his part, the Hungarian foreign minister described dialogue and cooperation as the right solutions to resolve regional conflicts and stated that Hungary always wants to establish peace and save people's lives in such situations.
Expressing hope for the end of conflicts in the Middle East, Szijjarto emphasized the need for all countries to take responsibility and play their roles.
The Zionist regime has pounded the besieged Gaza Strip for a second night in a row after formally declaring war against the Palestinian Hamas group. Its military says some 100,000 reserve troops have amassed near Gaza.
The latest death toll stands at 413 Palestinians, according to health officials, and more than 700 Israelis, according to media reports.
On Saturday morning, the Palestinian fighters launched a hybrid surprise operation outside Gaza after Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days and a record number of Palestinians were killed by Israel in recent months.