The UN Secretary General Friday  blamed Hamas for the failure of a ceasfire that was supposed to last 72 hours, but ended after about 2.

Ban Ki-moon is also demanding the immediate and unconditional release of an Israeli soldier reportedly captured after the ceasefire  started

Israel and Hamas are blaming each oher for the failure of the ceasefire which was to give Palestinians a chance to purchase supplies and for officials to work on a long-term ceasefire.