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UNSC to Hold Emergency Session on Palestine

  • October, 16, 2015 - 14:55
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UNSC to Hold Emergency Session on Palestine

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold an emergency session on the ongoing violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, media report said.

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The urgent talks are expected to be held later on Friday after a Thursday meeting of Arab ambassadors, who warned about the escalating situation in the occupied West Bank, East al-Quds (Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, World Bulletin reported on Friday. 

Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour told reporters that the situation in al-Quds is "very explosive" and urged the UNSC to "shoulder its responsibility" in easing the tensions.

Weeks of violence have left at least 30 Palestinians dead, with officials in the UN, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, repeatedly calling for calm and an end to the bloodshed.

The clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces, which began in early October, were sparked by settler violence.

The Friday emergency meeting will come at the request of Jordan, which is a Security Council member. Jordanian officials have repeatedly warned Israel over the past weeks against provocations targeting Palestinians.

International condemnations are pouring in over the Israeli crackdown, with some observers warning that Tel Aviv’s provocations could open the door to a new Intifida, or uprising, against the regime.

 
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