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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
CONCERNED BY ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN GAZA, SOUTHERN ISRAEL,
SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR CALM, MAXIMUM RESTRAINT
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General is concerned at escalating violence in Gaza and southern Israel. He has condemned the recent rocket fire from Palestinian militants which hit a school bus and injured two Israeli civilians. He calls for an immediate end to rocket fire. The Secretary-General is also concerned at reports of civilian casualties from Israeli operations in Gaza and calls for maximum restraint. He urges respect for international humanitarian law and calls for de-escalation and calm to prevent any further bloodshed.
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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)
Subject: Casualties, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Peace process
Publication Date: 07/04/2011