European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas last night (Sunday).
During the conversations, Mogherini condemned violence against civilians and emphasized the need to reduce tensions. She told both leaders that the only way to stop the violence is to quickly return to the political process, and for both sides to take "substantial steps" to "build a path back to final status negotiations."
Both Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas said they are willing to make efforts towards resolving the crisis.