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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
CONDEMNING HUMANITARIAN CEASEFIRE BREACH, SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS
HOPES OF PEOPLE IN GAZA, ISRAEL REST ON CAIRO TALKS
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the breach of the Egyptian-brokered humanitarian ceasefire, which was to expire at midnight local time. He is gravely disappointed by the return to hostilities.
The Secretary-General reminds both sides of their responsibility not to let the situation escalate. The hopes of the people in Gaza for a better future and the hopes of the people in Israel for sustainable security rest on the talks in Cairo. The Secretary-General calls on the delegations to live up to this expectation and urges the parties to reach an immediate understanding on a durable ceasefire, which also addresses the underlying issues afflicting Gaza.
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For information media • not an official record
Document Type: Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Country: Egypt
Subject: Armed conflict, Ceasefire, Gaza Strip, International presence, Negotiations and agreements, Peace process
Publication Date: 19/08/2014