(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) The Palestinian National Authority and Israel reaffirmed their
commitment on Sunday to advancing security, stability and peace for
both Palestinians and Israelis, trend reports citing xinhua .
According to a communique released after a meeting between
officials from the two sides, Egypt, Jordan and the United States
in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, the parties
recognized the necessity of de-escalation on the ground, the
prevention of further violence, as well as of pursuing
confidence-building measures, and addressing outstanding issues
through direct dialogue.
Israel and the Palestinian National Authority also reaffirmed
their joint readiness and commitment to immediately work to end
unilateral measures for 3-6 months.
This includes an Israeli commitment to stop discussion of any
new settlement units for four months and to stop authorization of
any outposts for six months, according to the communique.
The two sides also affirmed their unwavering commitment to all
previous agreements between them, particularly the legal right of
the Palestinian National Authority to carry out the security
responsibilities in Area (A) of the West Bank, in accordance with
existing agreements, and will work together towards achieving this
goal.
They also agreed to develop a mechanism to curb and counter
violence, incitement, and inflammatory statements and actions.
The parties also reiterated the commitment of maintaining the
historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem, both in word
and in practice, and reaffirmed the importance of the Hashemite
Custodianship of Jordan.
They highlighted the need for both Israelis and Palestinians to
take proactive measures to thwart any actions that would disrupt
the sanctity of these sites during the upcoming Muslim holy month
of Ramadan, which coincides with Easter and Passover this year.
The parties reaffirmed the importance of maintaining the
meetings under this format, noting they will convene again in
Egypt.
The five-party meeting is a continuation of discussions that
took place on Feb. 26 in Jordan that worked on paving the road for
resuming the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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