SECRETARY-GENERAL REITERATES CONDEMNATION OF ISRAEL’S WIDESPREAD
DESTRUCTION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES IN GAZA STRIP
Following is the text of a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General reiterates his condemnation of Israel’s widespread destruction of Palestinian homes in Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Recent reports from UN agencies assert that some 2,197 people have lost their homes in the first 15 days of May. In addition, there are reports of Israeli military plans for a more extensive round of house demolitions in Gaza. He repeats his call on the Government of Israel to fulfil its obligations under international law as it acts to ensure its security. As the occupying power, it must cease such acts of collective punishment immediately, and to refrain from further grave violations of international law.
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Document symbol: SG/SM/9308|PAL/1983
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Fourth Geneva Convention, Gaza Strip, House demolitions, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Occupation, Protection, Shelter
Publication Date: 17/05/2004
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Fourth Geneva Convention, Gaza Strip, House demolitions, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Occupation, Protection, Shelter
Publication Date: 17/05/2004