UN Lampoons Israel over Heavy Bombardment of Gaza

The people of Gaza have nowhere to run. Every home, every school, every refuge has become a target

28 July 2014 – The United Nations (UN) on Monday came down real hard on Israel for subjecting Gaza to heavy bombardment, just as it called on both side to stop hostilities in the name humanity.

UN Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon called for immediate and unconditional ceasefire to allow for delivery of needed humanitarian assistance.

“Gaza is in a critical condition. Israeli missiles have pummeled Gaza. Hamas rockets have randomly struck Israel. I was deeply disappointed that dangerous hostilities resumed on Sunday – but since Sunday evening a relative and very fragile calm on the ground has been established, the UN chief, said, describing the devastation of Gaza a“ man-made hurricane.

“The people of Gaza have nowhere to run. Every home, every school, every refuge has become a target.”

He said the casualties and massive damage also raise serious questions of proportionality, he said, adding that as of now, more than 173,000 Gazans – nearly 10 per cent of the population – are seeking protection at facilities managed by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

“I repeat my call on Israel and all the parties to do vastly more to ensure the safety of these UN sites and the security of the people who have sought sanctuary there,” he said.

The call for ceasefire is coming as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza killing defenseless children indiscriminately. In the latest attacks on Monday, 10 Palestinians were killed, seven of them children having fun inside Shati refugee camp when they were hit, Head of Shafi Emergency Hospital, Ayman Sahabani told reporters.