Daily E-Mail news briefing E-mail news covering the United Nations and the World. News from hundreds of top international sources It's what informed citizens need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       Click here to read the UN Foundation's Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About UN Foundation     Send UN Wire story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of the United Nations Foundation's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: UN rights envoy criticizes Israel for Gaza siege The siege Israel has laid upon the Gaza Strip in response to the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier involves a "disproportionate use of force against civilians," John Dugard, United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, told the UN Human Rights Council. "It is clear that Israel is in violation of the most fundamental norms of humanitarian law and human rights law," Dugard added.  AlertNet.org/Reuters (7/5), Ha'aretz (Tel Aviv, Israel)/Associated Press (7/6)