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UN chief underscores need to reach "final status agreement" after latest escalation of violence in Jerusalem

Xinhua, September 15, 2015 Adjust font size:

In light of the latest escalation of violence in Jerusalem that marred the Jewish New Year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday underlined the importance of "reaching a final status agreement through negotiations on all issues", said a note to correspondents from Ban's spokesperson.

"The secretary-general remained concerned by the latest escalation at the Holy Sites of the Old City of Jerusalem and other violence, including a stone throwing incident which resulted in the death of an Israeli man in East Jerusalem," it said.

The secretary-general has consistently reiterated the importance of respect for the religious freedom of all, and for worshippers of all faiths to have access to their holy sites, it said.

"These events once again underscored the importance of reaching a final status agreement through negotiations on all issues, including arrangements for the holy sites that are acceptable to all," it said.

According to media reports, for second day in a row, Muslims and Israeli police clashed at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Monday as Jews celebrated their new year and protesters vowed to protect Islam's holy site. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2015 from sundown on Sept. 13 to the evening of Sept. 15. Enditem