UN chief condemns Gaza violence
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated that he "is deeply alarmed by the heavy violence and bloodshed in Gaza, and the continuation of violence in southern Israel," and appealed for an immediate halt to all violence.
"While recognizing Israel's security concerns regarding the continued firing of rockets from Gaza, he firmly reiterates Israel's obligation to uphold international humanitarian and human rights law and condemns excessive use of force leading to the killing and injuring of civilians," the statement said. (Yitzhak Benhorin, Washington)
