Palestinians protest recent activity in Gaza in front the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City on Jan. 27, 2023. (Credit: Ammar Awad/File Photo/Reuters)
Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged after rare talks in Jordan on Sunday to prevent more violence, which has surged this year.
After "thorough and frank discussions" that included officials from Egypt as well as the United States, the Palestinian and Israeli sides "reaffirmed the need to commit to de-escalation on the ground and to prevent further violence," a joint statement said.
Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged after rare talks in Jordan on Sunday to prevent more violence, which has surged this year.After "thorough and frank discussions" that included officials from Egypt as well as the United States, the Palestinian and Israeli sides "reaffirmed the need to commit to de-escalation on the ground and to prevent further violence," a joint statement said....