New York, 8 April 2011 – Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel
The Secretary-General and President Peres discussed the worrying impasse in the Middle East peace process and the urgent need for a way forward.
The Secretary-General repeated his condemnation of militant rocket fire from Gaza, and expressed his serious concern about Palestinian civilian casualties in Israeli military operations. He called for maximum restraint.
The Secretary-General and President Peres also discussed the Goldstone report and regional developments.
Document Type: Briefing
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Country: Israel
Subject: Casualties, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Incursions, Middle East situation, Peace process
Publication Date: 08/04/2011
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Country: Israel
Subject: Casualties, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Incursions, Middle East situation, Peace process
Publication Date: 08/04/2011