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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent and transparent investigation into clashes at the Gaza fence between Palestinians participating in the ‘Great Return March’ and Israeli security forces which resulted in at least 15 deaths and a large number of injured.
The UN chief’s call for a probe came as the Security Council was holding an emergency meeting into the deadly incidents.
Thousands of Palestinians marched to protest the long-standing blockade of the enclave. According to a senior UN political official, 15 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,000 were injured, including by teargas suffocation.
A statement issued by a UN spokesman said the Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the reports of the deadly clashes and the he appealed to those concerned to refrain from any act that could lead to further casualties, particularly measures that could place civilians in harm’s way.
“This tragedy underlines the urgency of revitalising the peace process aiming at creating the conditions for a return to meaningful negotiations for a peaceful solution that will allow Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side peacefully and in security,” the statement said.