Cairo - "Jerusalem" dot com - The Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the developments of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank and in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque over the past days, and the continuous Israeli attacks and provocations, and the dangerous escalation in the intensity and pace of violence.

Egypt called, in a statement today, Thursday, for an immediate end to the vicious cycle of violence, attacks and provocations, and for the provision of protection for civilians whose lives and capabilities are at risk day after day.

The Arab Republic of Egypt also urged the major international powers, and the historic partners and sponsors of the peace process, to take responsibility for stopping the violence and taking urgent action to calm the situation and to resume the peace process.