Brussels, 02/08/2001 (Agence Europe) - The Belgian Presidency of the EU Council published the following statement on 1 August, following the upsurge in violence between Israelis and Palestinians:
"The EU Presidency expresses its deep concern faced with the worsening situation in the Middle East and the upsurge in violence of the past few days that complicates on-going diplomatic efforts in view of rekindling the political process. The Presidency urgently calls on the parties to show utmost...