The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, expressed deep concern over the military escalation in Yemen, citing the recent Israeli attacks on Hodeidah Governorate. In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said the event exacerbates the current tension in the region and disrupts the ongoing efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip and reach a political solution in Yemen. He stressed that the continuation of military operations threatens regional and international security and stability, aggravating the humanitarian situation. Al-Budaiwi called on all parties to exercise self-restraint and urged the international community and key nations to fulfill their responsibility in ending the conflict. He confirmed the tireless efforts of GCC member countries to end the war in Gaza and support peace endeavors in Yemen. Al-Budaiwi also underscored the necessity of maintaining international efforts to compel the Israeli occupation forces to halt their violations, achieve an immediate ceas efire in the Gaza Strip and all Palestinian territories, and resolve the conflict through a peaceful solution in accordance with relevant international resolutions. Source: Saudi Press Agency