UN Warns of Rising Civilian Impact Amid Middle East Crises
During a press briefing on Friday, the UN’s top humanitarian coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said that the situation in several areas of the region has been deteriorating quickly, leaving civilians exposed to the consequences of expanding conflicts.
"We're seeing these crises escalate rapidly with consequences that are out of control for those instigating the conflict," Fletcher told a daily press briefing.
He noted that critical civilian infrastructure such as homes, hospitals, and schools has come under attack. According to information cited in reports, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, while many children have lost their lives amid the violence.
Data shared by humanitarian agencies indicates that more than 190 children have been killed since the latest escalation, including over 180 in Iran, seven in Lebanon, three in Israel, and one in Kuwait.
Fletcher also warned about the growing role of advanced technologies in warfare and the dangers of conflict being carried out without accountability.
"We're seeing an increasingly deadly alliance of technology and killing with impunity," he said.
"We're seeing a sustained attack against the systems and laws meant to restrain us from our worst instincts and from reckless warfare."
In a separate statement earlier in the day, the UN secretary-general urged all sides to reduce tensions and immediately halt fighting. He also called for meaningful dialogue and negotiations to resolve disputes, emphasizing the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, according to reports.
Fletcher added that humanitarian organizations are actively responding to the crisis and expanding relief efforts across affected areas.
"I'm in close contact with our teams in Iran and throughout the wider region, and we're distributing life-saving help, including food, medicine and shelter," said Fletcher.
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