STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS, ROBERT SERRY
AND Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL, KAREN ABUZAYD
ON Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ OPERATIONS IN GAZA
 

For Immediate Release

9 January 2009

 

 

In a high level meeting today at Israeli Ministry of Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was informed that the incidents which led to a temporary suspension of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ staff movements are deeply regretted and do not reflect official government policy. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ received credible assurances that the security of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ personnel, installations and humanitarian operations would be fully respected, including undertakings of improved liaison and more effective internal coordination within the IDF.

 

On this basis, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ staff movements suspended yesterday will resume as soon as possible.  The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ will keep the safety and security of its staff under constant review.

 

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ urges the parties to respect United Nation Security Council Resolution 1860, in particular its call for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, and for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire.

 

For further information contact:  

 

Christopher Gunness                                          

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA Spokesperson                                     

Mobile: +972-(0)54-240-2659                             

Office: +972-(0)2-589-0267                                

Richard Miron                                                   

Chief Public Information Officer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµSCO

Mobile: + 972 545627825

Office: +972 25687892