Ban said he hoped Obama would consider settling the conflict `` a matter of priority . '' Israel says it has withdrawn its troops from Gaza after three - week offensive . Both Israel , Hamas have declared victory in Gaza . U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon criticized both sides for fighting . More than 1,300 people have died in the conflict .
Israel says it has withdrawn its troops from Gaza after three - week offensive . Both Israel , Hamas have declared victory in Gaza . U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon criticized both sides for fighting . More than 1,300 people have died in the conflict .