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U.N. Secretary-General Calls Israeli Blockade of Gaza “Collective Punishment”

HeadlineJun 29, 2016

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has criticized the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. He spoke during a visit to the region, where he met with Palestinian and Israeli leaders.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “The closure of Gaza suffocates its people, stifles its economy and impedes reconstruction efforts. It is a collective punishment for which there must be accountability.”

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