In a telephone conversation with the leaders of Palestine and Israel, the EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini discussed the latest escalation of Israeli-Palestinian, Sputnik News reports.
"President Abbas assured that he is determined to keep the situation under control. Prime Minister Netanyahu restated to the High Representative his commitment to maintain the status quo at the holy sites," the European Union’s diplomatic office said in a press release.
Both leaders expressed willingness to work on implementing the provisions outlined in the Middle East Quartet at the United Nations two weeks ago
"Federica Mogherini condemned acts of terror against civilians, and stressed that any reaction should be proportionate," the statement added.