Statement by UN Special Coordinator Mladenov on the situation in Gaza

Jerusalem, 20 April 2018

" I’m following with concern the situation along the Gaza fence.  This is the fourth consecutive Friday where we are witnessing Palestinian casualties.  I reiterate that Israeli security forces must calibrate the use of force and only employ lethal force as a last resort.  I also reiterate my call on Palestinians to avoid friction at the Gaza fence."

[ENDS].