“I urge all to do their part in ensuring that visitors and worshippers demonstrate restraint and respect for the sanctity of the area,” Nickolay Mladenov said in a statement issued in Jerusalem.
“Political and religious leaders have a responsibility to act against extremists, who undermine the rule of law. I encourage all to stand firmly against incitement and violence, especially during the sensitive period of the Jewish High Holy Days and ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Adha.”
Mr. Mladenov also took note of the statement by the Prime Minister of Israel that the status quo at the sites will be maintained.
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