Jerusalem: EU, unacceptable violence, now de-escalation

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MAY 08 - "In recent days, tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, especially in East Jerusalem, have risen dangerously. Last night there were serious clashes on the Esplanade of Flies causing many injuries. 'incitement to violence are unacceptable and the perpetrators of every part must be held accountable ". Thus in a note the spokesperson for the EU external action service, the office of the OUR Representative Josep Borrell. "The European Union calls on the authorities to act urgently to ease the current tensions in Jerusalem", the statement continues. (HANDLE).