UN Middle East envoy ‘vehemently condemns’ Hamas assault on Israel
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
UN Mideast envoy Tor Wennesland addresses the UN Security Council in New York on November 28, 2022. (Screenshot/ UN, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
The UN’s Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland “vehemently condemns” today’s multi-front Hamas assault of Israeli towns near Gaza and the firing of rockets into central Israel.
“These events have resulted in horrific scenes of violence and many Israeli fatalities and injuries, with many believed to be kidnapped inside the Strip. These are heinous attacks targeting civilians and must stop immediately,” Wennesland says in a statement.
“I am deeply concerned for the well-being of all civilians. I am in close contact with all concerned to urge maximum restraint and call on all sides to protect civilians.”
“This is a dangerous precipice and I appeal to all to pull back from the brink,” he adds.
