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Elements to the press read out by the President of the Security Council after the 20 July 2014 emergency meeting in consultations on Gaza:
The members of the Security Council expressed serious concern at the escalation of violence in the situation related to Gaza.
The members of the Security Council called for respect of international humanitarian law, including protection of civilians.
The members of the Security Council emphasized the need to improve the humanitarian situation, including through humanitarian pauses.
The members of the Security Council expressed serious concern about the growing number of casualties.
The members of the Security Council called for an immediate cessation of hostilities based on a return to the November 2012 ceasefire agreement.
The members of the Security Council welcomed the efforts of Egypt to broker a ceasefire as well as those of the Secretary-General.