United Nations Radio

United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has criticized continued Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem.

In a statement issued late on Tuesday, he says he is dismayed at these actions, including the demolition of Palestinian homes, the eviction of Palestinian families and the insertion of Jewish settlers into Palestinian neighbourhoods.

The eviction of a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem is just the most recent incident, the Secretary-General adds.

He says these actions stoke tensions, cause suffering and further undermine trust.

The Secretary-General calls on Israel to cease such provocative actions.

He further reiterates his call on Israel to implement its Road Map commitments by freezing all settlement activities, including natural growth; dismantling outposts; and reopening Palestinian institutions in East Jerusalem.

Gail Walker, United Nations Radio
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