Shoukry Stresses Necessity to Stop Israel's Violations against Palestinians

On Wednesday, the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with the United Nations (UN) Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland to discuss a number of regional issues, especially with regard to the Palestinian file.

In a statement, the Egyptian foreign ministry said that Shoukry, during the meeting, stressed Egypt's firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause.

Shoukry and Tor Wennesland discussed ways to advance the peace process and end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Jerusalem has been witnessing an Israeli crackdown on Palestinians who are protesting against provocative security measures in the city as well as violent attacks by extremist Jewish groups who chant death to the Arabs under the protection of the Israeli police.

The tensions in Jerusalem led to Palestinian protests in the Gaza Strip and the launching of rockets towards Israel.

On Monday, Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi condemned the violent actions and incitement made by extremist groups against Palestinians, calling on Israel to "stop all attacks and provocative measures” in Jerusalem to restore calm and end tensions that left scores of Palestinians wounded.

Two days earlier, Egypt urged the Israeli authorities to bear their responsibility and halt their ongoing violations that target the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of the Old City in occupied Jerusalem and its sacred sites, as well as attempts to change the historic and legal status of the city.