Statement by Robert Serry, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East
Peace Process, on the killing of two Palestinians in Qalandiya Refugee Camp
Jerusalem, 1 August 2011
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Robert Serry is deeply concerned that two Palestinians were killed by the Israel Defense Force in Qalandiya Refugee Camp earlier today during an operation which they conducted citing security reasons. Five Israeli soldiers were also injured.
The Special Coordinator calls upon the Israeli authorities to exercise maximum restraint and thoroughly investigate the incident. He also emphasizes the need for calm from all sides.
ENDS
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Hayat Abu-Saleh
Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
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Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Casualties, Incidents, Refugee camps, Situation in the OPT including Jerusalem
Publication Date: 01/08/2011