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Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset warned on Friday that Israeli strikes on Iran could jeopardize regional stability, which has already been hampered by the siege of Gaza and the subsequent humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

"The latest attacks by Israel on Iran, which threaten the stability of the entire region, must not make us lose sight of the fact that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached an intolerable level of severity. The killing and injuring of civilians, including those seeking humanitarian assistance, are unacceptable acts of brutality," Berset said in a statement.

Berset expressed "serious concern" about Israel's violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, which include attacks on civilians, including children, and aid workers.

"Attacks on civilians -- including children, aid workers, and other protected persons --as well as starvation, forced displacement, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and restrictions on humanitarian access constitute serious violations of the Geneva Conventions and fundamental principles of international humanitarian and human rights law," the statement added.

Berset called for an "immediate" ceasefire, "full and unhindered" access to humanitarian aid, and the "urgent resumption" of a credible political process.

"The implementation of a two-state solution remains the only viable path toward a just and lasting peace -- the only credible basis for peaceful coexistence based on human dignity and respect for international law," the statement said.

He urged Council of Europe member states to protect civilian lives and international law while supporting multilateral diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.

"In particular, he urges those member states with influence in the region to use their voice and leverage to help uphold accountability and to restore the conditions for peace.

"The Council of Europe reaffirms that the protection of human dignity and the strengthening of democratic security must be an integral part of any response to this crisis. Furthermore, for a rules-based international order to be credible, international law must be respected by all, without double-standard," the statement read.

Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran earlier in the day, targeting the country's nuclear and military facilities. Several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were also killed in the strikes.

Iran has vowed "severe punishment" and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.