1st LD: UN chief urges Israelis, Hamas to renew humanitarian truce in Gaza

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged the Israelis and Hamas to renew a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, and called on those responsible to "step back from provoking or inflicting yet more tragic violence on civilians there."

"The secretary-general calls on the parties to renew a humanitarian pause in Gaza and reiterates his demand for a durable ceasefire that could set the ground for the start of comprehensive negotiations," said a statement issued here by Ban's spokesman.

"Following a largely observed 12-hour humanitarian pause on 26 July, the secretary-general called on all parties to prolong the suspension of the fighting for an additional extendable period of 24 hours to allow vital humanitarian efforts to continue, including relief operations," it said.

"The parties have expressed serious interest in this request but have not yet agreed on the timing of its implementation," it added. Endi

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