By Suleiman Al-KhalidiAMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will host a meeting on Sunday between top Israeli and Palestinian security and political officials with U.S. participation to halt a recent surge in violence that has stoked fears of a wider escalation ahead of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, officials said. The meeting is aimed at giving Palestinians hope for a political future, a senior Jordanian official told Reuters. At least 62 Palestinians, including gunmen and civilians, have been killed this year, the Palestinian health ministry said. In addition to averting violence, it is hoped Sunday’s meeting will halt unilateral measures by Israel, the Jordanian official said. Israel disputes that and cites biblical, historical and political links to the West Bank, as well as security interests.
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