Jerusalem, 9 May 2023
“I am deeply alarmed by developments in Gaza after Israel launched a military operation this morning targeting members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ).
The Israeli airstrikes inside Gaza resulted in the killing of 13 Palestinians, including three members of PIJ, a doctor, five women and four children, and more than 20 injured.
I condemn the deaths of civilians in the Israeli airstrikes. This is unacceptable.
I urge all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid an escalation. I remain fully engaged with all sides in an attempt to avoid a broader conflict with devastating consequences for all.”
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Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Security issues, Terrorism, Violence
Publication Date: 09/05/2023
URL source: https://unsco.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/statement_by_un_special_coordinator_wennesland_-_9_may_2023_0.pdf
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Security issues, Terrorism, Violence
Publication Date: 09/05/2023
URL source: https://unsco.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/statement_by_un_special_coordinator_wennesland_-_9_may_2023_0.pdf