President Donald Trump has announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, overturning decades of official US policy. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/938517073508163584 Mr Trump described the move as "a long overdue step" to advance the Middle East peace process. The fate of the ancient city is one of the thorniest issues between Israel and the Palestinians. … Continue reading Jerusalem is Israel’s capital – Trump recognise
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Donald Trump to plunge Middle East into ‘fire with no end’ with Jerusalem speech
Pope among many critics urging president not to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital at planned speech on Wednesday A cacophony of angry and despairing voices across the Middle East and the world has urged Donald Trump not to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at a planned speech on Wednesday, warning him that any such announcement … Continue reading Donald Trump to plunge Middle East into ‘fire with no end’ with Jerusalem speech
Arab warnings mount as U.S. suggests shift to name Jerusalem as Israeli capital
JERUSALEM — Arab nations and Palestinian officials have warned of dire consequences if the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, including potential unrest and an end to the peace process, amid last-minute lobbying to prevent President Trump from making the move. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTuUMPf_cy4 In a late-night call Sunday, Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, warned Secretary … Continue reading Arab warnings mount as U.S. suggests shift to name Jerusalem as Israeli capital