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"en.20090114.16.3-336"2
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"There is something disturbing about a world apparently helpless to save innocent children from being blown apart in war.
Despite all the words, there has been no let-up in the bombardment of Gaza, which has, so far, resulted in the deaths of 139 children and injury to 1 271. Sadly, these shocking numbers will increase.
Hamas rocket attacks on Israel have provoked the response it desired – counter-attacks and the loss of civilian life and a further entrenchment of positions.
I deplore that innocent civilians are used as human shields. This has to stop.
I do not apportion blame – there is wrong on both sides, but I do stress the need for an immediate and effective ceasefire.
It is vital to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance and aid to Gaza without delay.
Would that humanity could only see the futility of such wars.
Every image of the dead in Gaza inflames people across the Arab world, and I am worried that the essential tenet of the Middle East peace process is slipping away: the so-called two-state solution, an independent Palestinian state coexisting in peace with Israel. It is incumbent on the international community to redouble its efforts to find a solution."@en1
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