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French president expresses concerns over clashes at Jerusalem

Xinhua, September 17, 2015 Adjust font size:

French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday expressed "deep concerns" over recent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces at the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in East Jerusalem.

During a phone conversation with King Abdullah of Jordan, Hollande stressed that "everything must be done to appease the situation," his office said in a press release.

"These events illustrate once again the importance of a rapid resumption of talks to progress towards a resolution of the conflict," he added.

Hollande also reiterated Paris stance over "the creation of an independent Palestinian state, viable and sovereign, living in peace and security alongside Israel."

Violence erupted as dozens of Israeli police raided Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, holy to both Muslims and Jews, to prevent Palestinian youths from attacking far-right Jews who visited the holy compound on the occasion of the Jewish New Year. Enditem