Twenty-one Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement on June 16, condemning Israel's airstrikes on Iran and calling for de-escalation, nuclear disarmament, and respect for international law.

China condemns Israel's violations of Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions, China's U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said, state media Xinhua News Agency reported.

In addition to condemning Israel's attack, Middle Eastern countries hope that all parties can show restraint and open themselves to dialogue.

The U.N. human rights chief says Israel’s warfare in Gaza is inflicting “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” on Palestinians and has urged government leaders to exert pressure on Israel’s government

U.N. member nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food to 2 million Palestinians.

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.

U.N. member nations have voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food.

The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, stated on Wednesday that the "horrifying scenes" of Palestinians being killed while attempting to access food aid are a direct consequence of "deliberate choices" to deny them essential supplies.

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has held phone calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following Israel’s strikes on Iran. Source: Putin’s press service Details: In his conversation with Pezeshkian,