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| Title | Gaza: Palestinians throw shoes at convoy carrying UN chief |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Occupied Palestinian Territory |
| Publication Date | 2 February 2012 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Gaza: Palestinians throw shoes at convoy carrying UN chief, 2 February 2012, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4f3bc74a2d.html [accessed 2 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Gaza: Palestinians throw shoes at convoy carrying UN chief
February 02, 2012
Palestinian protesters have thrown shoes and other objects at the convoy of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
The assault occurred as Ban entered the Gaza Strip for a visit with Palestinians.
Throwing shoes at a person is considered a major sign of disrespect in Islamic culture.
The protesters were angry at what they regard as a failure by world leaders to act on behalf of their relatives and other Palestinains jailed in Israel.
Some 4,000 of what Israel describes as Palestinian "security prisoners" are held in Israel.
Ban's visit comes a day after the UN chief urged Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease restrictions on Gaza, which is subject to an Israeli blockade.
Compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
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