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UN chief condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza

Children in a refugee camp in Khan Yunis, Gaza.
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Children in a refugee camp in Khan Yunis, Gaza.

UN chief condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today has condemned the firing of rockets by militants from Gaza towards Israel which occurred yesterday on 3 June.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today has condemned the firing of rockets by militants from Gaza towards Israel which occurred yesterday.

Mr. Ban has called on all parties to avoid further escalation and prevent incidents that jeopardise the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, said a statement released by the UN chief's spokesperson At Headquarters in New York.