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New York, 12 November 2012 - Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Gaza and Southern Israel
The Secretary-General is greatly concerned by the new wave of violence in Gaza and Southern Israel, which has resulted in several Palestinian deaths, including civilians, and wounded people on both sides. He deplores the loss of life and calls for an immediate de-escalation of tensions.
The Secretary-General reiterates his call for an immediate cessation of indiscriminate rocket attacks by Palestinian militants targeting Israel and strongly condemns these actions. He calls on Israel to exercise maximum restraint. Both sides should do everything to avoid further escalation and must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians at all times.
Statements on 12 November 2012
- Geneva, 12 November 2012 - Secretary-General's message to the 6th Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol V on Explosive Remnants of War
- Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12 November 2012 - Secretary-General's message to the 5th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control