UN deplores 'catastrophic' resumption of Gaza fighting

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Source: Reuters

UN deplores 'catastrophic' resumption of Gaza fighting

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber
December 1, 2023 5:54 AM EST Updated an hour ago

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GENEVA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The United Nations deplored the resumption of conflict in Gaza on Friday, describing the hostilities as "catastrophic" and urging parties to bring about a lasting ceasefire.

Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the United Nations humanitarian office in Geneva, said the resumption of hostilities meant "hell on Earth has returned to Gaza".

Israeli warplanes resumed bombing Gaza, sending Palestinian civilians fleeing for shelter, after a week-old truce ran out with no deal to extend it.

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