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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

UN envoy: Heritage sites not in Israel

Ma'an
Robert Serry, the UN envoy for Middle East peace, expressed concern on Monday over Israel's announcement regarding holy sites in Hebron and Bethlehem and the heightened tensions that have resulted.

"These sites are in occupied Palestinian territory and are of historical and religious significance not only to Judaism but also to Islam, and to Christianity as well," Serry said in a statement.

"I urge Israel not to take any steps on the ground which undermine trust or could prejudice negotiations, the resumption of which should be the highest shared priority of all who seek peace. I also call for restraint and calm," he said...   Full story
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