The European Union (EU) said the situation with regard to the evictions of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and other areas of East Jerusalem is of serious concern. Such actions are illegal under international humanitarian law and only serve to fuel tensions on the ground. The spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of European Commission (EC), Peter Stano, added that violence and incitement are unacceptable and the perpetrators on all sides must be held accountable. He further called on authorities to act urgently to de-escalate the current tension in Jerusalem. Acts of incitement around al-Haram al-Sharif must be avoided and the status quo has to be respected. For further details, click here.