Call for De-escalation In the Middle East: Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos Advocates Preventing Further Escalation of the Conflict

Cayey, Puerto Rico – June 23, 2025

From Puerto Rico, the leader of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, expressed concern about the situation in Israel and highlighted the need for regional stability.

Amid a climate of high volatility in the Middle East, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez issued a message focused on the need to avoid an escalation of the conflict and to move towards a more stable scenario following the recent clashes involving the State of Israel.

In his statement, the president of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center reaffirmed his stance of support for Israel, focusing his message on the protection of the civilian population. In this regard, he said: “And let’s continue praying for the people of Israel: May God bless them, take care of them, and keep them,” highlighting the importance of ensuring security in a context of tension.

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos also referred to the recent events in the region, pointing out the need to prevent the conflict from escalating into more serious situations. In this context, He stated: “May there be peace these days, in which they have had this struggle, this battle, this war; and with all this confrontation that there was, which we hope doesn’t transcend to worse things, rather that they reach a moment…” making clear his expectation of de-escalation.

This message comes at a time when the international community is closely monitoring the progress of military operations and their potential consequences. In this regard, Dr. Pérez Matos underscores the importance of achieving a balance between defensive actions and the need to preserve regional stability.

The conclusion of his intervention reinforces a vision oriented toward containing the conflict, emphasizing that the priority should focus on preventing the spread of violence and moving toward a more predictable international environment.