Israeli and Palestinian officials express ‘readiness’ to work to stop violence

Israeli and Palestinian officials vow to curb violence

Delegates from Israel and the Palestinian Authority have pledged to counter a surge in violence and de-escalate tensions. At a rare meeting, representatives said they would work for a "just and lasting peace."

Israelis, Palestinians pledge to curb violence at Jordan meeting

Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged to de-escalate surging violence after meeting on Sunday, issuing a joint statement in which Israel said it would halt discussions about new settlement units in the occupied West Bank for four months.

The United States welcomed the rapprochement between Palestinians and Israelis, who agreed to hold a meeting in Jordan.

These tensions were manifested this Sunday, when two Israelis were killed in a shooting attack in the northern occupied West Bank

News Wrap: Israeli, Palestinian officials try to de-escalate violence

In our news wrap Sunday, Ukrainians commemorated volunteer soldiers who died in the war, Israeli and Palestinian officials met in Jordan to try to de-escalate West Bank violence, voting extended to a second day in Nigeria's presidential election, a migrant boat wrecked off the coast of Italy killing at least 59, and Howard University's men's swim team won the Northeast Conference Championship.

U.S. welcomes rapprochement between Palestinians and Israelis

Encontro entre representantes de segurança palestinianos e israelitas é "um passo positivo", diz secretário de Estado dos EUA, Antony Blinken.

Middle East conflict: Israelis and Palestinians get closer at meetings in Jordan

Both sides have pledged to calm the situation and stop violence. They want to work towards a “just and long-term peace.”