UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres concerned about risk of escalating violence in Jerusalem

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is concerned about the risk of violence escalating in the Old City of Jerusalem, where recent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians have been the bloodiest in years.

Guterres said in a statement



that he is particularly concerned about the potential risk of escalating violence and urges all political, religious and community leaders to refrain from provocative action and rhetoric, and call on Israel to demonstrate restraint