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<p>At this highly sensitive time in the region, there is an urgent need to restart
the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians. After the recent outbreak of
violence, I called for everyone to step back from the brink and to avoid escalating
the situation further. We continue to urge restraint from all parties and welcome
the return to calm in recent days. We strongly support the mediation efforts of the
international community led by Egypt and the UN and urge continued talks aimed at
finding an enduring peace in Gaza under the control of the Palestinian Authority.
We regularly press both parties to resume direct negotiations towards a two-state
solution. I last discussed the Middle East Peace Process with the Israeli Ambassador
to the UK on 11 October.</p>
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