United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C Back) makes a speech during his visit to the damaged UN compound in Gaza City, Jan. 20, 2009. Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday visited the UN offices seriously damaged in recent Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip, saying the cycle of violence in the territory must end. Ban Ki-moon also called on Israel and Hamas to show restraint and observe their cease-fire. (Xinhua/Wissam Nassar) *** Local Caption *** GA_02287923