Israeli Offensive 2 United Nations The draft resolution to be circulated during the meeting, a copy of which was obtained by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), expresses "grave concern at the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground" in Palestinian territories and calls on Israel and the Palestinians to immediately implement the internationally-backed roadmap peace plan. The draft, endorsed earlier today by Arab nations, condemns "the broad military incursion and attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in the area of northern Gaza Strip, including in and around the Jabiliya refugee camp, resulting in extensive human casualties and destruction and exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation." The draft also "demands the immediate cessation of all military operations in the area of northern Gaza and the withdrawal of the Israeli occupying forces from that area." It reiterates the Security Council's call to a halt to all violence and adherence to international humanitarian law.--SPA1142 Local Time 0842 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/208157