Washington, Rabi'II 16, 1434, Feb 26, 2013, SPA - The United States calls on Israelis and Palestinians to exercise “maximum restraint” as the situation in the West Bank remains tense, the State Department said Monday. “We call on Israelis and Palestinians to exercise maximum restraint as the situation in the West Bank remains tense,” State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell told reporters. “We’re also conveying that message directly to Israeli and Palestinian officials. All parties should seriously consider the consequences of their actions, particularly at this very difficult moment.” “We urge both Palestinians and Israelis not only to refrain from provocative actions that could destabilize conditions on the ground but to consider positive steps, just re-establish trust and de- escalate the current tensions,” Ventrell said. --SPA 11:11 LOCAL TIME 08:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1082094