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Daniel Keane

Antony Blinken urges Israel and Palestine to ease tensions following spike in violence

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has urged Israel and the Palestinians to ease tensions following a recent spike in violence.

Speaking on a visit to Jerusalem, Mr Blinken called on both sides to “take urgent steps to restore calm” and “de-escalate”.

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