Efforts to Curb Violence as Israel-Palestine Talks Continue.

Israel and Palestine have agreed to take steps to lower tensions ahead of the sensitive holiday season, including a partial freeze on Israeli settlement activity and an agreement to work together to "curb and counter violence." However, a Palestinian shooting attack that wounded two Israelis in the occupied West Bank underscored the tough work that lies ahead as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches this week. The sides would report on progress at a follow-up meeting in Egypt next month.