SecGen gravely concerned over firing of rocket from Lebanon into northern Israel – UN Press release

New York, 12 May 2005 – Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Lebanon

The Secretary-General was gravely concerned over the firing of a Katyusha rocket from Lebanon into the village of Shlomi in northern Israel last night. The rocket caused damage to property but, fortunately, no casualties.

The Secretary-General emphasizes once again the fragility of the situation in Lebanon and the wider region. He reiterates his call on the Government of Lebanon to extend its control to all of its territory, to exert its monopoly on the use of force, and to put an end to all such attacks. The Secretary-General urges all parties to fully respect the Blue Line and reminds them that one violation of the Blue Line cannot justify another.