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<p>The Foreign Secretary has spoken to the Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on 8
April following the terrorist attacks in the Jordan Valley and Tel Aviv, and we discussed
the wider security situation. The UK is committed to working with all parties to maintain
calm, avoid provocation and uphold the status quo to ensure the safety and the security
of the al-Aqsa Mosque and all who worship there. While we recognise Israel's legitimate
need to deploy security measures, we encourage Israel to deploy these in a way which
minimises tension and use of appropriate force. When there have been accusations of
excessive use of force, we advocate for swift, transparent investigations.</p>
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