Secretary-General

SG/SM/13748


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SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACKS IN SOUTHERN ISRAEL

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s coordinated terror attacks in southern Israel.  He expresses his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.  The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators are swiftly identified and brought to justice.  He is concerned at the risk of escalation and calls for all to act with restraint.

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Document symbol: SG/SM/13748
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Casualties, Incidents, Terrorism
Publication Date: 18/08/2011