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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
AS THIRD UNITED NATIONS SCHOOL HIT BY ISRAEL FORCES, SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS
‘OUTRAGEOUS ATTACK’, DEMANDS INVESTIGATION, PUNISHMENT OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE
The following statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was issued on Saturday, 17 January, in Beirut:
Today, another United Nations school was hit by the Israel Defense Forces.
I condemn in the strongest terms this outrageous attack, which is the third time this has happened.
The top Israeli leaders had apologized and had given me their assurances just two days ago while I was visiting Israel that United Nations premises would be fully respected.
I strongly demand a thorough investigation into these incidents, and the punishment of those who are responsible for these appalling acts.
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For information media • not an official record
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI), United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Assistance, Education and culture, Incidents, Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 17/01/2009