(ANSA) - NEW YORK, MAY 10 - The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, "expressed his deep concern for the continuing violence in the occupied Jerusalem, as well as for the possible evictions of Palestinian families from their homes in the neighborhoods of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan" . In a note from the spokesman, he "urged Israel to stop the demolitions and evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law". "The Israeli authorities - the note continues - must exercise the utmost restraint and respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly".
"All leaders have a responsibility to take action against extremists and to speak out against acts of violence and incitement," the statement continues. Guterres also urged to "maintain and respect the status quo in the holy places", as well as reaffirm "his commitment, including through the Quartet for the Middle East, to support Palestinians and Israelis in resolving the conflict on the basis of the relevant UN resolutions, international and bilateral agreements ". (HANDLE).