The spokesman of the European External Action Service, Peter Stano, called on Wednesday 5 April for the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem to be respected, after a night of violence in the Al-Aqsa compound.
The Israeli police intervened to dislodge Palestinian “outlaws” accused of violence and damage. More than 350 people were reportedly arrested.
“It is extremely important to preserve the historical status quoof the holy sites”, he stressed, noting the EU’s deep concern...