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EU 'deeply concerned' over developments in East Jerusalem

"The situation with regard to evictions of Palestinian families ... is a matter of serious concern. Such actions are illegal under international humanitarian law and only serve to fuel tensions on the ground," EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell told a news conference.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published May 10,2021
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Eviction of Palestinian families from Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood matter of serious concern, such actions are illegal, EU foreign policy chief said in a statement on Monday.

EU is 'deeply concerned' over developments in East Jerusalem, urges all sides to fully respect status quo at holy sites.

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell called for calm in East Jerusalem on Monday, after more than 300 Palestinians got injured by the Israeli police during the protests.