Ban Ki-Moon Urges Israel, Palestine to End Violence Ahead of Visit

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon asked Palestinian youth to end the violence.

Ban has expressed concern over the recent escalation in violence, NBC News reported.

"I am dismayed — as we all should be — when I see young people, children, picking up weapons and seeking to kill," he said in a video message.

He said he also understands the need for security for the Israeli people, and that a political solution must be reached to end the violence.

The U.N. chief is expected to make a surprise visit to the region on Tuesday and meet with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, according to the Associated Press.

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