
Robert Serry, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East  Peace Process, condemned Palestinians for breaking the agreed-to  ceasefire, which was supposed to last for 72 hours. 
 
 "If corroborated, this would constitute a serious violation of the  humanitarian ceasefire in place since 8 am this morning by Gazan  militant factions, which should be condemned in the strongest terms,"  the UN statement said. 
 
 He said he is concerned about what the results of breaking the ceasefire could be for Gaza.  
 
 The statement said that Serry called on the Palestinian parties that  agreed to the ceasefire to reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire as  soon as possible. "He [Serry] is deeply concerned regarding the serious  consequences on the ground that could arise as a result of this  incident."