Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attack in Gaza today

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly attack on a United States diplomatic convoy in Gaza today. He views with alarm this apparently deliberate attack on diplomats. The Secretary-General sends his condolences to the families of the three murdered Americans, and to all those who were injured. He calls on the Palestinian Authority to act with speed and determination to bring to justice those responsible for the attack.