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Israeli-Palestinian violence: Kerry in talks with Abbas Israel and Jordan strike deal on Jerusalem holy site
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US Secretary of State John Kerry is holding talks in Jordan focusing on the current upsurge of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Israel and Jordan have agreed on moves aimed at reducing tensions surrounding a prominent holy site in Jerusalem, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.
He met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman. Issues relating to the complex have been at the centre of fresh violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
The talks came as Israeli police said they had shot dead a Palestinian man who tried to stab a security guard at a checkpoint in the northern West Bank. Mr Kerry was speaking after talks in Jordan, the formal custodian of what is known to Jews as the Temple Mount and as Haram al-Sharif to Muslims.
It was the latest in a series of deadly incidents that have heightened tensions in recent weeks. He said Israel had renewed a pledge to maintain existing rules there.
At least eight Israelis have been killed and dozens wounded in knife or gun attacks carried out by Palestinians - many of them teenagers. In the latest upsurge of violence, at least eight Israelis have been killed and dozens wounded in knife or gun attacks by Palestinians, following rumours that Israel was planning to change the rules.
About 50 Palestinians, including several of the attackers, have been killed in the spiralling violence. About 50 Palestinians, including several of the attackers, have been killed in recent weeks.
Mr Kerry began by meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Mr Kerry said the talks had raised ideas that were worth exploring. Mr Kerry, who is on a tour of the region, met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman on Saturday.
He has reportedly said he would like to see clarity in the rules governing access to a Jerusalem holy site - the Temple Mount or Haram al-Sharif - that is at the centre of the recent tensions. "All the violence and the incitement to violence must stop. Leaders must lead,'' Mr Kerry told reporters.
The steps he announced include round-the-clock video monitoring and Israel's agreement to reaffirm Jordan's historic role as custodian of the religious complex.
Israel says it has not challenged the status quo on the Temple Mount and has no intention of doing so.
Mr Kerry met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, and said the talks had raised ideas that were worth exploring.
Later on Saturday, Mr Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia for talks with regional leaders.Later on Saturday, Mr Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia for talks with regional leaders.
Palestinian killed In the latest violence, Israeli police said they shot dead a Palestinian attacker in the northern West Bank early on Saturday.
Israeli police released a statement about the Palestinian killed at the West Bank checkpoint. "A terrorist, who arrived armed with a knife, tried to stab a security guard at the site. In response, the terrorist was shot by the security force," it said, according to AFP news agency.
"A terrorist, who arrived armed with a knife, tried to stab a security guard at the site. In response, the terrorist was shot by the security force at the scene and killed," it said, according to AFP news agency.
It reported another incident in which an Israeli told police he had fought off an attempted knife attack near the Old City in East Jerusalem. The alleged attacker is said to have escaped.
What is happening between Israelis and Palestinians?What is happening between Israelis and Palestinians?
There has been a spate of stabbings of Israelis and some shootings - several of them fatal - by Palestinians since early October, and one apparent revenge stabbing by an Israeli. The attackers have struck in Jerusalem and across Israel, and in the occupied West Bank. Israel has tightened security and its security forces have clashed with rioting Palestinians, leading to deaths on the Palestinian side. The violence has also spread to the border with Gaza.There has been a spate of stabbings of Israelis and some shootings - several of them fatal - by Palestinians since early October, and one apparent revenge stabbing by an Israeli. The attackers have struck in Jerusalem and across Israel, and in the occupied West Bank. Israel has tightened security and its security forces have clashed with rioting Palestinians, leading to deaths on the Palestinian side. The violence has also spread to the border with Gaza.
What's behind the latest unrest?What's behind the latest unrest?
After a period of relative quiet, violence between the two communities has spiralled since clashes erupted at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site in mid-September. It was fuelled by rumours among Palestinians that Israel was attempting to alter a long-standing religious arrangement governing the site. Israel repeatedly dismissed the rumours as incitement. Soon afterwards, two Israelis were shot dead by Palestinians in the West Bank and the stabbing attacks began. Both Israel and the Palestinian authorities have accused one another of doing nothing to protect each other's communities.After a period of relative quiet, violence between the two communities has spiralled since clashes erupted at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site in mid-September. It was fuelled by rumours among Palestinians that Israel was attempting to alter a long-standing religious arrangement governing the site. Israel repeatedly dismissed the rumours as incitement. Soon afterwards, two Israelis were shot dead by Palestinians in the West Bank and the stabbing attacks began. Both Israel and the Palestinian authorities have accused one another of doing nothing to protect each other's communities.
Is this a new Palestinian intifada, or uprising?Is this a new Palestinian intifada, or uprising?
There have been two organised uprisings by Palestinians against Israeli occupation, in the 1980s and early 2000s. With peace talks moribund, some observers have questioned whether we are now seeing a third. The stabbing attacks seem to be opportunistic and although they have been praised by militant groups, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has said Palestinians are not interested in a further escalation.There have been two organised uprisings by Palestinians against Israeli occupation, in the 1980s and early 2000s. With peace talks moribund, some observers have questioned whether we are now seeing a third. The stabbing attacks seem to be opportunistic and although they have been praised by militant groups, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has said Palestinians are not interested in a further escalation.
What is driving the latest violence?What is driving the latest violence?