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CNN
20-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Israel and Iran vow to keep fighting at UN Security Council meeting
Both Iran and Israel's UN ambassadors say that their countries will continue to fight during a tense UN Security Council meeting.
Wall Street Journal
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Israel Defends Strikes, Iran Asks for Help Before U.N. Security Council
Israel's ambassador to the U.N. lashed out at his Iranian counterpart during an United Nations Security Council meeting. Iran called on the Security Council to determine that Israel had committed a 'breach of peace.' Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images/Sarah Yenesel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Wall Street Journal
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Israel Defends Attacks, Iran Asks for Help Before U.N. Security Council
Israel's ambassador to the U.N. lashed out at his Iranian counterpart during an United Nations Security Council meeting. Iran called on the Security Council to determine that Israel had committed a 'breach of peace.' Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images/Sarah Yenesel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
The Guardian
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Israel striking Iran ‘risks further destabilising a region that is already volatile', Australian foreign minister says
The foreign minister, Penny Wong, says the government is 'alarmed' by Israel's strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, warning the attacks risk further destabilising the region. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that Israel had launched 'preemptive strikes' on Iranian military facilities. Wong told reporters on Friday that the government was 'alarmed by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran'. 'This risks further destabilising a region that is already volatile. We call on all parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric that would further exacerbate tensions,' she said. 'We all understand … the threat of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program. It represents a threat to international peace and security, and we urge the parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy.' Wong said she had spoken to the Israeli ambassador on Thursday. The foreign minister was asked whether Australian military or diplomatic staff would be withdrawn from Tehran and the region. 'You should assume that we take the safety of Australians very seriously, the Australians who work either in the ADF or in our other posts overseas through various other agencies, and we will always take the appropriate action on that,' Wong said. The minister told Australians in the region to monitor the Smartraveller website for travel advice. The Coalition said it too was 'concerned' about further escalation. 'The Coalition is concerned about the escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and encourages dialogue between both countries,' Cash wrote on X. 'We expect the government to prioritise the safety of Australian personnel and their families. We also call on Iran to stop its sponsorship of terrorism, including backing Hamas and Hezbollah.' The Greens senator David Shoebridge said the attacks risked 'tipping the world into a larger war'. Sign up to Morning Mail Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Shoebridge said the party condemned the action by Israel. 'The Australian government must call on Israel to step back from military brinkmanship and engage with international legal processes and diplomatic solutions,' he said on Friday. 'Israel's actions threaten to ignite a wider regional conflict that would have devastating consequences for tens of millions of people around the world.' Wong announced a new $10m aid package for Gaza on Friday to deliver critical medical support and food for children. 'The situation for the people of Gaza is catastrophic. Civilians killed by the thousands, people starving, children going without food and medical supplies. Schools, hospitals, and homes destroyed,' Wong said. 'I know so many Australians are distressed by the suffering and many Australians are frustrated that we have been unable to move the dial on our own. But as I said, that doesn't mean you do nothing. We do what we can by working with partners.' The aid would be delivered through the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordanian Organisation, operating field hospitals in Gaza, and through Unicef, Wong said.
Emirates 24/7
29-05-2025
- General
- Emirates 24/7
MoFA summons Israeli Ambassador, condemns in strongest terms offensive, deplorable violations in occupied Jerusalem
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) summoned the Israeli Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, to condemn in the strongest terms the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. The UAE underscored that these provocative, arbitrary practices represent dangerous incitement against Muslims, and are a flagrant violation of the sanctity of the holy city. The UAE stresses that the continued attacks by Israeli extremists and their incitement to hatred and violence constitute a systematic extremist campaign, that not only targets the Palestinian people but the entire international community, further escalating tensions at a time when efforts should be focused on ending the ongoing tragedy in the Gaza Strip. The UAE calls on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, hold perpetrators accountable without exception to ministers and officials, and take urgent steps to prevent the exploitation of Jerusalem for agendas of violence, extremism and incitement. The UAE reiterates that failure to act will be seen as tacit approval that will only further deepen the cycle of hatred, racism, and instability. Furthermore, the UAE emphasised the need to respect the custodial role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the holy sites in accordance with international law and historical status, and not to compromise the authority of the Jerusalem Endowment Administration that manages the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Qubbat Al Sakhrah, and the surrounding courtyards. The Ministry emphasises the UAE's categorical rejection of all practices that violate resolutions on international legitimacy and threaten further escalation. The UAE underscored the need to respect the status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the importance of protecting all holy sites in Jerusalem, which symbolise coexistence and peace. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
