It also demanded that Israel "stop the targeting of civilians and medical facilities and staff" and that border crossings be reopened.
However the council remains deeply split and there was doubt whether an agreed text could emerge by Monday night. Some western countries see the draft
as one-sided and said the resolution should condemn human rights violations by both sides and not simply call for a ceasefire.
Pillay called for an independent investigation of the violence, stressing that Israel and Palestinian militants had an obligation under international
humanitarian law to care for the wounded, and to protect ambulances, hospitals, health workers, schools, civilians as well as their homes.
The High Commissioner underscored calls for a ceasefire, warning that rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip on Israel and "retaliatory" air strikes by
Israel forces were "unacceptable."
"The situation is intolerable," she said, warning that the overall conditions for civilians "constitute egregious violations of human rights."
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I say bring it on for both sides.
No-one is in the right here.
Flame on you crazy diamond.
Mungo
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