“In the trilateral meeting we discussed specific and practical actions that both sides can take to restore calm. The Jordanians and the Israelis have agreed, the Jordanians as the historical cushioned of the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount), and the Israelis have worked to… make sure they deescalate the situation and that the steps they take will instil confidence the status quo will be maintained … There are firm commitments from (Jordan) and Israel that they will take these steps” (John Kerry, speaking in Jordan after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan’s King Abdullah II, 13/11/14)