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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION |
Unofficial translation from Russian
PRESS RELEASE
In Relation to Israeli Air Strike on Jabaliya Refugee Camp in Gaza Strip
1094-21-06-2006
On June 20 an Israeli air strike on the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip resulted in civilian casualties, killing three children and wounding 14 more people, also children for the most part. According to Israeli media reports, the air attack aimed at a car carrying activists from the Al Aksa Martyrs Brigade, the militarized wing of Fatah.
Moscow expresses extreme concern over the actions of the Israeli military, of which mostly children and women become victims. While sharing Israel's security concerns, nevertheless we consider the use of force against the civilian population inadmissible.
June 21, 2006
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Document Type: French text, Press Release, Spanish text
Country: Russian Federation
Subject: Gaza Strip, Incidents, Refugee camps
Publication Date: 23/06/2006