UNITED NATIONS, October 12 (RIA Novosti) – The cycle of destroying in Gaza must end, so the UN will continue to support the Palestinian Government of National Consensus, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday during the Gaza reconstruction conference in Cairo.
“The cycle of building and destroying must end. Donors may be fatigued – but the people of Gaza are bruised and bloody. Enough is enough,” Ban Ki-moon said.
“There was a universal understanding that Gaza cannot be rebuilt on a weak political foundation. That is why the United Nations will continue to support the Government of National Consensus. The recent unity government cabinet meeting in Gaza is a good sign of progress that must continue,” Ban Ki-moon said during the conference.
In a surprise move like his visit to Libya on Saturday, Ban Ki-moon announced that he will next travel to Gaza.
“I am announcing today that I will visit Gaza on Tuesday to listen directly to the people of Gaza, survey the situation for myself and help advance our reconstruction efforts,” he said.
UN Secretary General concluded his speech on Sunday by reiterating great concern over the situation in and around the Syrian city of Kobani. With the continuing attacks by Islamic State militants, thousands of lives are at stake.
“I once again call on all parties that can act to step up to prevent a massacre and protect civilians in Kobane [Kobani],” UN Secretary General concluded.
