Annan Accuses Israel For Using Disproportionate Force In Gaza
Som Patidar - All Headline News Staff Writer New York, NY (AHN) - In a statement released from UN's Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has accused Israel of using disproportionate force in Gaza. Annan appealed to both sides to pull back their forces for the sake of all civilians in the region. In statement, he said: "I call again for an immediate halt to the disproportionate use of force by Israel, which has already killed and wounded many civilians; for the release of Israeli Army Corporal Gilad Shalit; and for the cessation of rocket fire into Israel." He also repeated his reminder to both sides of the conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law, which calls on them to take constant care to spare civilian populations and to refrain from any attack, which may cause loss of civilian life and property.
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