SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY DEPLORES ISRAELI AIR STRIKE ON SYRIAN TERRITORY

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SG/SM/8918

6 October 2003

06/10/2003

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SG/SM/8918

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY DEPLORES ISRAELI AIR STRIKE ON SYRIAN TERRITORY

Following is a statement issued on 5 October by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General strongly deplores the Israeli air strike on Syrian territory earlier today. He is especially concerned that this further escalation of an already tense and difficult situation has the potential to broaden the scope of current conflicts in the Middle East, further threatening regional peace and security. The Secretary-General urges all concerned to respect the rules of international law and to exercise restraint.

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