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26 July 2017

Minister Burt said:

I welcome the progress made to resolve tensions at the Haram Al-Sharif / Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, including Israel¡¯s decision to remove metal detectors.

As the world knows, Jerusalem is a sacred place for millions of people. I welcome the continuing efforts being made by all parties to ensure the safety and security of the site whilst maintaining the status quo. I encourage all parties to continue their dialogue in order to de-escalate tensions further.

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Document Type: Arabic text, Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: State
Country: United Kingdom
Subject: Holy places, Incidents, Jerusalem, Security issues
Publication Date: 26/07/2017
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