Europe News Desk!! The Palestinian National Authority and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to reduce tensions and enhance peace, stability, security, etc. between the two countries. The two sides acknowledged the need to de-escalate tensions, officials from both sides said after a meeting with representatives of Egypt, Jordan and the US in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. Both called for the prevention of violence as well as the promotion of confidence-building measures, and the resolution of outstanding issues through dialogue. Israel and the Palestinian National Authority reaffirmed their joint readiness and commitment to peace and stability, Xinhua news agency reported. This includes an Israeli commitment to halt discussion of any new settlement units for four months and the establishment of any outposts for six months.
The two sides also reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to all previous agreements reached between them, in particular that the Palestinian National Authority will work closely with Israel to fulfill security responsibilities in the area (a) of the West Bank. They also agreed to develop a mechanism to prevent and counter violence, incitement and inflammatory statements and actions. Both sides also reiterated their commitment to maintaining the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem. He highlighted the need for both Israel and Palestine to take proactive steps to thwart any acts that disrupt the sanctity of these sites during Ramadan. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of maintaining meetings under this format, noting that they would be meeting again in Egypt.
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