Secretary-General, Closely Following Events in Gaza, Urges Maximum Restraint

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

The Secretary‑General is following closely the latest security developments in Gaza.  He urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint.  The United Nations Special Coordinator, Nickolay Mladenov, is working closely with Egypt and all concerned parties to restore calm.