Ban Ki-moon criticises Israel’s Gaza blockade

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article was published by AJ on June 28, 2016.

 

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has criticised Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip during a visit to the Palestinian territory.

Ban said on Tuesday that “the closure of Gaza suffocates its people, stifles its economy and impedes reconstruction efforts.

‘It’s a collective punishment for which there must be accountability,’ he added.

 

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