The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday “urgently” called for de-escalation and the protection of civilian lives in the Middle East amid recent tensions.
“A surge in attacks across parts of the Middle East is inflicting yet more suffering on civilians and raising fears of wider regional conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences,” the ICRC said in a statement.
Fillion urged all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, as well as to take concrete steps to limit the impact of hostilities on civilians.