In progress at UNHQ

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General condemns yesterday’s attack against the Israel Defense Forces, in the general area of the Sheba’a Farms, south of the Blue Line, which was claimed by Hizbullah.  He calls on all parties to maintain the cessation of hostilities and ensure full respect for Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).