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CAIRO, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The Middle East Quartet expressed deep concern over the escalations over holy sites in Jerusalem, the MENA news agency reported on Sunday.
The report said the Quartet voiced sorrow over the death of innocent people caused by the violence, and hoped for a speedy recovery to the wounded.
The envoys of the Middle East Quartet (Russia, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations) issued a statement on Saturday expressing their deep concern over the escalating tensions and violent clashes taking place in and around al Quds.
The Quartet envoys call on all to demonstrate maximum restraint, refrain from provocative actions and work towards de-escalating the situation.
