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<p>The Foreign Secretary delivered messages of de-escalation in calls to Israeli Foreign
Minister Ashkenazi on 16 May, and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh on 12 May. I
spoke to the Israeli Ambassador and Palestinian Head of Mission in London on 11 May
to urge them to de-escalate and restore calm and reiterate our position on this issue.</p><p>The
UK is clear that the violence against peaceful worshippers at the al-Aqsa mosque was
unacceptable. Attacks on peaceful worshippers must stop. We call on all sides to reduce
tensions, restore calm and avoid provocation. Violence against peaceful worshippers
of any faith is unacceptable. Respect for the historic Status Quo at the Holy Sites
in Jerusalem is important at all times, especially during religious festivals such
as Ramadan. Our priority now is to secure an immediate de-escalation on all sides.</p>
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