UN secretary-general expresses 'deep concern' over IDF's activity in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said was deeply concerned at the violence reported in Gaza in the context of the recent Israeli incursion.

In a statement, the secretary-general called on all parties to do their utmost to protect civilians and uphold international law. "In addition, Palestinian rocket fire into Israel, must stop," he said. (Yitzhak Benhorin, Washington)