HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING

BY FRED ECKHARD
SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

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U.N. ENVOY CONCERNED OVER ISRAELI AIR VIOLATIONS OVER LEBANON

  • In a statement issued today, the Secretary-General’s Personal Representative for Southern Lebanon, Staffan de Mistura, expressed his serious concern at the nine Israeli air violations that have taken place over the past 24 hours.
     
  • The United Nations renews its urgent call on Israel to cease these violations and reminds all parties that one violation cannot justify another.
     
  • Asked how the Secretary-General responded to a request, made today by Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom, for Syria to withdraw immediately from Lebanon, the Spokesman declined to comment, noting that the Secretary-General was expected to report on the matter to the Security Council in about 10 days.

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Document Type: Press briefing
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Situation in Lebanon
Publication Date: 22/09/2004