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Quartet Representative Statement on the recent tension in Jerusalem
Quartet Representative Tony Blair said "I am concerned over the rising tension in the holy places in Jerusalem and the scenes of violence that we witnessed during Easter. I urge Israel to respect and guarantee free access for believers from all religions to their respective holy places for worship"....
OQR Assesses the Situation in Gaza
Restrictions on movement and access between Israel and the Gaza Strip have been tightened in the last month. An OQR team, led by Head of Mission Dr. Firas Raad, visited Gaza last week to meet with private sector and civil society representatives to discuss the impact of these restrictions on the Gazan economy. ...
Folke Bernadotte Academy Delegation Visits OQR
On April 11 a delegation from the Swedish Folke Bernadotte Academy met with Head of Mission Dr. Firas Raad and Deputy Head of Mission Mark Singleton at the Office of the Quartet Representative. The Swedish delegation was led by Director-General Mr. Sven-Erik Soder. ...
Quartet Representative Tony Blair expresses concern over rising tension on the ground
I am deeply troubled by the loss of life and call on the Government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint in dealing with the demonstrations in the West Bank. I also call on all sides to avoid public statements that could further fuel the tensions”....
What Happened at the AHLC
Chair of the meeting, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, emphasized the urgency of resuming the political process for a two-state solution, as well as increasing concerns over the Palestinian economy and fiscal position of the PA. He called on donors for predictable financial assistance, on the PA to continue its structural reforms, and on Israel to significantly ease restrictions particularly on movement of goods and people, and development of Area C. ...
