The UN springs into action
UN chief urges restraint after Israeli air strikes in Syria

“The secretary-general urges respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in the region, and adherence to all relevant Security Council resolutions,” Nesirky said.

Ban spoke by telephone with Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi about the reports, which have triggered fears of further escalation in a conflict that has already killed more than 70,000 people in just over two years.

The two men “shared their grave concern about the reported air strikes in Syria and the risks for regional security,” Nesirky said.