NNA - The following is a statement attributable to the UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, on the situation in the Middle East: " The Secretary-General reiterates that it is high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East.
The Secretary-General condemns any act of retaliation and appeals to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond." -- UNIC
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