(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson)
 
Envoys from the international Quartet (representatives of the UN Secretary-General, EU, US and Russia) visited Jerusalem this evening (Wednesday, 16 Dec.) and met, in the Prime Minister’s Office, with senior representatives of the PMO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Prime Minister’s envoy Atty. Yitzhak Molcho, the Director-General of the MFA Dr. Dore Gold, Head of the MFA’s U.N. and International Organizations Division Aharon (Ronny) Leshno-Yaar and National Security Council representative Oded Yosef.
 
A lengthy, serious and germane discussion was held on ways to stop the violence, restore security and end incitement. A discussion was also held on the matter of future prospects for the diplomatic process.
 
The two sides recognized that continuing the diplomatic process is the best way to guarantee security and peace.
 
The Israeli side noted the importance that Israel places on continued dialogue with the Quartet, a responsible and moderating party.