New York, Ramadan 11, 1435, Jul 8, 2014, SPA -- United Nations' Secretary General Ban Ki Moon expressed here today deep concern at the current escalating violence in the Palestinian territories, which led to a number of casualties and death among Palestinians following Israeli operations against Gaza Strip. Ban renewed, in a statement here today, a call to all concerned parties to show utmost restraint to avoid more casualties among civilians and general instability and disorder. -- SPA 23:41 LOCAL TIME 20:41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w