For Immediate Release
9 January 2009
In a high level meeting today at Israeli Ministry of Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, the ±¬ÁÏÍø was informed that the incidents which led to a temporary suspension of ±¬ÁÏÍø staff movements are deeply regretted and do not reflect official government policy. The ±¬ÁÏÍø received credible assurances that the security of ±¬ÁÏÍø personnel, installations and humanitarian operations would be fully respected, including undertakings of improved liaison and more effective internal coordination within the IDF.
On this basis, ±¬ÁÏÍø staff movements suspended yesterday will resume as soon as possible. The ±¬ÁÏÍø will keep the safety and security of its staff under constant review.
The ±¬ÁÏÍø urges the parties to respect United Nation Security Council Resolution 1860, in particular its call for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, and for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire.
For further information contact:
Christopher Gunness
±¬ÁÏÍøRWA Spokesperson
Mobile: +972-(0)54-240-2659
Office: +972-(0)2-589-0267
Richard Miron
Chief Public Information Officer, ±¬ÁÏÍøSCO
Mobile: + 972 545627825
Office: +972 25687892
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (±¬ÁÏÍøRWA), United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (±¬ÁÏÍøSCO)
Subject: Armed conflict, Assistance, Casualties, Ceasefire, Gaza Strip, Humanitarian relief, Incidents
Publication Date: 09/01/2009