" It is an outrageous and totally unacceptable attack on the United Nations...There must be a full investigation, a full explanation to make sure it never happens again. There should be accountability through a proper judiciary system "
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United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for those responsible for the bombing of U.N.-run buildings and schools in Gaza to be held accountable following Israel's 22-day assault of the impoverished strip.
"It is an outrageous and totally unacceptable attack on the United Nations," Ban said, speaking outside the still-smoldering main U.N. compound in Gaza City that was bombed during the war.
"There must be a full investigation, a full explanation to make sure it never happens again. There should be accountability through a proper judiciary system," he said.
During the Gaza assault Israel bombarded several U.N. infrastructures where hundreds of people had taken shelter. Israel apologized for the incidents but said its forces were responding to shooting from gunmen at the United Nations Relief and Works (UNRWA) facility, which U.N. officials have vehemently denied.
Hamas held a rally outside the compound during Ban's visit, calling for international recognition of its Gaza-based government.
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