Minister Stubb on the situation in Gaza

Press release 474/2008
27 December, 2008

Finland condemns the escalation of violence in Gaza and urges the parties to calm down the situation. Finland is particularly worried about the rapid deterioration of the civilian living conditions in Gaza.

The Israeli air strikes have demanded a disproportionate amount of civilian victims and they must end immediately. Simultaneously Hamas and other extremist groups must immediately cease their rocket attacks. The parties must reinstate the truce without delay.

Additional information: Helena Tuuri, Department for Africa and the Middle East, tel. +358 40 553 3494, Minister Stubb's Press Attaché Juha Kirstilä, tel. +358 40 552 8200