🚨 The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) wrapped up on Monday with a heartfelt plea for peace in the Middle East. UNGA President Philemon Yang emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah to prevent the region from spiraling into a full-blown war. 📢
In his closing remarks, Yang highlighted the dramatic escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, warning that the situation could destabilize the entire Middle East. \"As we speak, peace in the Middle East is hanging delicately on a shoestring! There is pervasive tension and uncertainty in the region,\" he stated.
Yang stressed, \"The world must not allow an all-out war to happen in this volatile region.\" He called on influential parties to demand an immediate ceasefire and dialogue, urging all states supplying weapons to the region to cease their actions and \"give peace a chance.\" ✌️
The call resonates globally as nations look to prevent further conflict and promote stability in a region critical to global peace and economy.
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UNGA general debate concludes with call for ceasefire in Middle East
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