Ramallah, Sha'ban 18, 1435, Jun 16, 2014, SPA -- The Palestinian presidency condemned the latest escalations in the West Bank, including the kidnapping of three Israeli settlers and the ongoing series of violations, by Israeli soldiers and settlers, against innocent Palestinian civilians and against prisoners, held in Israeli jails. In a statement issued today, the presidency also condemned the Israeli army killing of a Palestinian youth near Ramallah on Monday. The presidency affirmed the need for not resorting to violence by any party, particularly since President Mahmoud Abbas’ position is to continue with the extensive efforts to ensure the release of Palestinian prisoners, held in Israeli jails, when a final peace deal with Israel is signed. --SPA 14:24 LOCAL TIME 11:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w