As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East. The Conflict between Iran and Israel escalated following a direct attack by the Islamic Republic on Israel last Saturday. The assault was a response to the bombing of Iran's consulate in Damascus. As of now, Netanyahu has twice convened his war cabinet to discuss potential countermeasures against its arch-enemy.