EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Brussels is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, including the reportedly attack on Tel Aviv and the occupation of a mosque in Jerusalem by Israeli security forces. Online sections. According to him, the EU condemns acts of violence and calls for their cessation.
“The EU is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of violence in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon. The deadly terrorist attacks in Tel Aviv last night, in which an Italian tourist died, took place again. The EU expresses its complete condemnation of these acts of violence. This must stop. “This wave of violence follows days of tensions and clashes in holy sites, including Israeli police intervention in Al-Aqsa Mosque and the use of force,” Borrell said.
As the head of the EU Foreign Service pointed out, Brussels reminds the parties that the status quo must be preserved in all holy places. He added that the EU condemns the rocket attacks from Gaza and Lebanon.
“The EU calls for an immediate end to the ongoing violence. Everything must be done to prevent the spread of conflict. “We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, not to escalate further tensions and to encourage calm in connection with the ongoing religious holidays,” Borrell said.
Earlier it was reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed of the terrorist attack near the embankment in Tel Aviv. ordered to mobilize all reserve companies of the military police and additional army forces.