Britain’s foreign secretary has condemned the violence between the Palestinians and Israeli in the occupied Palestinian territories, Quds Press reported on Friday.
“I continue to be deeply concerned by violent clashes across the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel which have resulted in a number of deaths and hundreds of injuries,” said Philip Hammond MP. “We condemn all acts of violence, including attacks by Palestinians and by Israeli settlers. We urge all sides to take immediate steps to de-escalate the tensions and avoid actions that threaten to exacerbate the situation.”
Every Israeli and Palestinian has the right to live in peace and security, the foreign secretary added, pointing out that the British government understands, and shares, the deep frustration on all sides at the lack of progress on the Middle East peace process. “The current violence underlines that a just and lasting resolution that ends the occupation and delivers peace for both Israelis and Palestinians is long overdue.”