HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPOKESPERSON’S NOON BRIEFING

BY FARHAN HAQ, ACTING DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON

THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST 2011

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U.N. ENVOY: CALM IN GAZA AND SOUTHERN ISRAEL AT RISK DUE TO RECENT INCIDENTS

  • The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, expressed his deep concern today that the recently re-established calm in Gaza and southern Israel is at risk due to the continuation of incidents, and he deplored the loss of civilian lives.
  • In the interest of protecting the lives of civilians and for calm to succeed, a complete halt to the firing of rockets from Gaza and a display of maximum restraint by Israel are required. Mr. Serry calls on all sides to immediately take steps to prevent any further escalation.

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Document symbol: NoonBriefing_250811
Document Type: Briefing, Highlights of the Noon Briefing, Press briefing
Document Sources: United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA), United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Terrorism
Publication Date: 25/08/2011