United Nations protests bombing of their headquarters in Gaza

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In the ongoing offensive in Gaza, Israel shelled the headquarters of the United Nations in Gaza City. While Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has said it was a “grave mistake,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has expressed “strong protest and outrage” to Israel and is demanding an investigation. A U.N. spokesman said at least three people were wounded in the incident. We turn to BBC correspondent Bethany Bell in Jerusalem for more on this developing situation.

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