Ukraine follows with deep concern the recurrent wave of aggravation of the security situation in the Middle East, caused by the escalation of armed confrontation and mutual shelling of the territories of Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.

Acknowledging the right to guarantying security, Ukraine condemns the launching of rockets at Israel from Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, as well as insistently calls on the parties to exercise restraint and cease the use of force in order to avoid further casualties, destruction and violence.

On these holy days, followers of all religions especially require peace, tolerance and mutual respect. All parties involved must show courage to respect the holy places of the Temple Mount and meet the religious needs of the believers.

Ukraine confirms its commitment to the principle of peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through political and diplomatic dialogue, the result of which should be the peaceful and safe coexistence of two states - Israel and Palestine.