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Source: CCTV.com | 01-16-2009 14:22

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has met Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem. During Thursday's meeting, the UN Chief said he expected Israel to make an important decision on whether to implement a ceasefire in Gaza soon.

Ban, speaking after talks in Jerusalem with Israeli leaders, said: "I understand today the Israeli government will make an important decision on a ceasefire. I hope that decision will be the right one." REUTERS/Baz Ratner (JERUSALEM)
Ban, speaking after talks in Jerusalem with Israeli 
leaders, said: "I understand today the Israeli government 
will make an important decision on a ceasefire. I hope 
that decision will be the right one." REUTERS/Baz Ratner 
(JERUSALEM)

Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, said, "I understand, today, the Israeli government will make an important decision on ceasefire. I hope that decision will be the right one. Through it, I hope that Israel will show to the world that it is a responsible member of the United Nations abiding by the Security Council resolution."

 

Editor:Zhang Yun