BRUSSELS, July 31, 2015 (WAFA) – The European Union Friday said the cold-blooded killing of Palestinian toddler Ali Saeed Dawabsha by Israeli settlers highlighted the urgent need for a political solution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

In a press release that WAFA received, the EU extended its condolences to the Dawabsha family for their tragic loss and wished a speedy recovery to the mother, father and the sibling of little Ali that were also injured in the arson attack in the village of Duma in the West Bank.

A full and prompt investigation to bring the perpetrators of this terrible crime to justice is required, demanded the EU.

It also called on the Israeli authorities to take resolute measures to protect Palestinians in the West Bank and called for full accountability, effective law enforcement and zero tolerance for settler violence.

Described as a “terrible attack”, the EU said it could easily lead to a spiral of violence and bring both sides further away from a negotiated solution. 'Restraint and calm on all sides are needed so that the already tense situation on the ground does not aggravate further,' it affirmed.

The EU also reiterated its strong opposition to Israel's settlement policy that seriously threatens the two-state solution.

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