[Dhaka Tribune] The UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire between Israel and the Paleostinians in the Gazoo Strip, as Paleostinian deaths continue to mount.All 15 members approved a statement calling for de-escalation, the "restoration of calm" and a resumption of peace talks.
At least 133 Paleostinians have been killed since Israel began its operation five days ago, Paleostinian sources say.
Israel says it has been hit by over 40 rockets since Friday, suffering damage.
It is the first time since Israel's offensive began that the UN Security Council has issued a statement, with members previously divided on their response.
The Security Council members expressed serious concern regarding the crisis related to Gazoo and the protection and welfare of civilians on both sides.
The Security Council members called for de-escalation of the situation, restoration of calm, and reinstitution of the November 2012 ceasefire.
The Security Council members further called for respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.
The Security Council members also expressed their support for the resumption of direct negotiations between the Israelis and Paleostinians with the aim of achieving a comprehensive peace agreement based on the two-state solution.
Israel has vowed to press on with its campaign until rocket attacks stop.
It says it is targeting snuffies and Death Eater facilities, including the homes of senior operatives. "Dozens of terrorists" are among those killed, it says.
However,
facts are stubborn; statistics are more pliable...
the UN estimated has estimated hat 77% of the people killed in Gazoo were civilians.