Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) following on from recent events in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem.
I share your concern at the violent escalations we have witnessed recently. The UK Government is urging all parties to de-escalate. As the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have made clear, this cycle of violence must stop and every effort must be made to avoid loss of life. My thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families of those civilians killed.
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