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Conversely, escalating violence remains a significant risk. The intensity of recent attacks, combined with public emotions on both sides, could prompt more aggressive militaristic responses, exacerbating the situation. Furthermore, the considerable civilian casualties reported already serve to inflame tensions further than previous conflicts.
International Concerns and Media Bias
The international community has responded with alarm, calling for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. Major global players, including the US, China, Russia, and the UN, are emphasizing that an all-out war between nuclear-armed neighbors would have dire consequences, not just regionally but worldwide.