‘We are seeing a very dangerous scenario unfold in Israel and Palestine. Given the extremely inflammable situation in the region, the consequences of an escalation should not be underestimated’, says PES president Sergei Stanishev. ‘We therefore call upon all political forces to reinstate calm and make all attempts possible to de-escalate the situation. We understand the graveness of the situation and send our condolences to the families involved. However, more killings will only lead to more victims. Only through a genuine dialogue can we better the lives of both Palestinians and Israelis in the region.’
