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<p>We are concerned by the lack of progress in the Middle East Peace Process and note
the UN Secretary-General’s assessment that the situation on the ground has deteriorated
over the last three years. The ongoing violence underlines that a just and lasting
resolution that ends the occupation and delivers peace for both Israelis and Palestinians
is long overdue. We continue to believe the best way to achieve an end to this conflict
is through substantive peace talks between the parties, but international action has
a role in facilitating progress. We have a regular dialogue with both the Palestinian
Authority and the Government of Israel at all levels. We are encouraging both sides
to maintain calm and avoid taking unilateral actions that may make peace more difficult
to achieve.</p>
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