United Nations warns of 'imminent catastrophe' in the middle east


BEIRUT/TEL AVIV (Bernama-dpa): The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, has warned that the Middle East is facing a catastrophic situation, stating that the region is "on the brink of an imminent catastrophe”.

"It cannot be overstated enough: there is no military solution that will make either side safer," ​​​​​​she said.

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