DAMASCUS, JANUARY 2, 2008- His Excellency President Bashar Al-Assad phoned today the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, discussing with him the dangerous situation in Gaza and the necessity for the UN Security Council to move as to adopt a resolution compelling Israel to immediately halt its aggression against Gaza Strip, lifting its siege imposed on the Palestinian People, opening the crossings.

 In implementation for the directions of His Excellency President Al-Assad, the second Syrian convey of medical and food assistance is to move by tomorrow to the Palestinians of Gaza, under the ongoing Israeli terrorist aggression.