Palestinian Authority must prosecute attackers who hit UN facility in Gaza: Annan

Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the recent attack on a United Nations recreational facility in Gaza and called on the Palestinian Authority to prosecute those responsible.

Last night, unidentified assailants beat a local UN guard and detonated explosives which seriously damaged the premises, according to a statement released by Mr. Annan's spokesman.

The Secretary-General called on the Palestinian Authority “to take all possible steps to bring the perpetrators to justice, prevent such attacks from recurring, and ensure law and order,” the spokesman said.