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United Nations News Centre - There can be no military solution, Ban says as Israel laun... - 4 views

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shared by gr323867 on 28 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • Ban Ki-moon today voiced his regret that Israel has launched a ground offensive against Gaza, despite calls for restraint, and stressed that there can be no military solution to the conflict which flared up over a week ago.
    • gr323867
      gr323867 on 28 Aug 14
       
      The UN is against Israel's actions because it believes that a military solution will not help and a peaceful solution is necessary.
  • escalated
    • gr323867
      gr323867 on 28 Aug 14
       
      He seems to believe that violence leads to more violence.
  • Militants in Gaza have since stepped up rocket attacks against Israel, and Israeli airstrikes on the enclave intensified.
    • gr323867
      gr323867 on 28 Aug 14
       
      Each side increases its amount of violence in response to the other.
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  • I urge Israel to do far more to stop civilian casualties. There can be no military solution to this conflict.
  • He voiced support for international efforts, led by Egypt, for a sustainable ceasefire, and expressed hope that today’s humanitarian pause can lead to a “more durable calm.”
    • gr323867
      gr323867 on 28 Aug 14
       
      He endorses peaceful negotiations. 
  • gr323867 on 28 Aug 14
     
    Ban Ki-moon Supports a Peaceful Solution
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