Gaza escalation to have ‘devastating consequences’: UN envoy
ISTANBUL (AA) – United Nations Special Envoy Tor Wennesland has warned against the “devastating consequences” of the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Palestinians in Gaza.
“I am deeply concerned by the ongoing escalation between Palestinian militants and Israel,” Wennesland said in a statement.
The UN envoy described the escalation as “very dangerous” and called on “all sides to avoid further escalation.”
“The responsibility is with the parties to avoid this [escalation] from happening,” he added.
At least 11 Palestinians were killed and 80 others injured when the Israeli army launched airstrikes on the seaside territory on Friday.
The Israeli army has imposed restrictions on the Gaza Strip, including the closure of border crossings with the Palestinian territory.
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