New York, 7 April 2009 – Secretary-General's press encounter following his briefing to an informal session of the General Assembly

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Q: The Board of Inquiry report on Gaza, Sir. Why isn't this report going to be released in full so that the public would know the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ assessment of what Israel did in Gaza, and why shouldn't it be expanded to include all that Israel did in Gaza during this war? Thank you, Sir.

SG: I have not yet received this report. I expect to receive it this week from Ian Martin, and then after reviewing this Board of Inquiry report, I will decide the future course of action on this issue, what further actions will be required.

Q: Do you think Israel should pay compensation for the destroyed Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ headquarters in Gaza, Sir, so that there will be a price to pay not to do this again?

SG: For any detailed matters, I will have an opportunity of letting my position [be] known after receiving and reviewing this report.

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