Cairo: The Arab League has unanimously rejected any Israeli attempt to harm Iraq, warning of a potential ‘regional war.’ A resolution adopted by an emergency meeting of the pan-Arab body condemned Israel’s actions, emphasizing the risk of escalating tensions in the region.
According to Anadolu Agency, the resolution, passed unanimously with support from all Arab delegations, aims to show solidarity with Iraq. The Qatari Ambassador to Egypt, Tariq Al-Ansari, stated on Monday that the resolution condemns Israel’s efforts to expand its aggressive practices, including those targeting Iraq. The meeting took place at the level of permanent delegates upon Iraq’s request.
This development follows a statement by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who communicated with the UN Security Council regarding pro-Iranian militias using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on Israel. Sa’ar urged the Security Council to ensure that Iraq fulfills its international obligations and halts these attacks.
Iraqi Prime Minister Moh
ammed Shia al-Sudani expressed concerns that the Israeli letter might be a precursor to military action against Iraq. The regional tension has been heightened by Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in over 44,200 casualties, primarily affecting women and children, following a Hamas attack last year.
The conflict has also extended to Lebanon, with Israel escalating its military actions across the country, intensifying a year-long cross-border conflict with Hezbollah since the onset of the Gaza war. In a related development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Furthermore, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice due to its military actions in Gaza.