South Africa against the jewish

provocative actions of "settlers".

JOHANNESBURG (Sept. 17/1997) XINHUA - South Africa today

called on Israel to take measures to prevent escalation of tension following

what it termed provocative actions of settlers who established an unauthorized

settlement in East Jerusalem.

The call was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued

in Pretoria.

The statement condemned the settlers' action, saying it was in conflict

with the spirit of the Oslo peace accord.

It was a blatant attempt to establish situation on the ground before the

outcome of final status negotiations between the Palestinians and

Israelis, the statement said.

It called on all parties to the peace process to desist from acts of

provocation calculated to endanger the stability and security of the

region.