The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Palestinian Minister Ziad Abu Ein, who died yesterday during a demonstration near Ramallah. We express our condolences to the family of the deceased, to the Palestinian people and the Palestinian leadership.

We follow with great concern the growing Israeli-Palestinian tension and the deteriorating situation. Hungary finds it necessary to conduct an impartial investigation without delay about the circumstances causing the death of Minister Abu Ein. We urge the two sides of this conflict to take all necessary steps in order to ease the tension and restore calm.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)