Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq condemn Israeli actions, warn of regional war

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan issued a joint statement on Wednesday, condemning Israel's military actions in Lebanon, warning that it is "pushing the region toward all-out war," according to AFP.

Speaking from New York, where they were attending the United Nations General Assembly, the ministers stressed that de-escalation must begin with a halt to Israeli aggression in Gaza. They called on the U.N. Security Council and the international community to intervene to prevent further escalation.

In recent days, Israel has launched airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, reportedly resulting in nearly 600 deaths, according to the Associated Press.

Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have sharply increased over the past year. Hezbollah has launched rockets, missiles, and drones into northern Israel in solidarity with Gaza's Palestinians and its ally Hamas, another Iran-backed militant group.

Israel has responded with intensified airstrikes and targeted assassinations of Hezbollah commanders, all while signaling the possibility of a broader military operation.

On Tuesday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described Gaza as "a nonstop nightmare threatening to engulf the entire region."

During the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly, Guterres added, "We must be alarmed by this escalation. Lebanon is on the verge. The people of Lebanon, Israel, and the global community cannot afford for Lebanon to become another Gaza."