Why Donald Trump’s Jerusalem move might have made Russia a lot stronger

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is likely to have strengthened Russian President Vladimir Putin Moscow could even take over the role of "honest broker" in the stalled peace process between Israel and Palestine, given its close ties to both Israel and the Arab world   U.S. President … Continue reading Why Donald Trump’s Jerusalem move might have made Russia a lot stronger

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European governments refuse to follow Trump on status of Jerusalem

Benjamin Netanyahu had asked EU member states to recognise city as capital of Israel, and to back US peace initiative    European foreign ministers have strongly rejected calls by Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to follow Donald Trump’s example and recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Opposition from across the European spectrum came as Netanyahu made … Continue reading European governments refuse to follow Trump on status of Jerusalem

Benjamin Netanyahu visits Europe after US recognition of Jerusalem

Israeli PM will hold talks he said were first of kind for 20 years with EU leaders after US recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s capital   The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has arrived in Europe on his first foreign trip since US recognition of Jerusalem as the the country’s capital triggered a wave of condemnation … Continue reading Benjamin Netanyahu visits Europe after US recognition of Jerusalem

Protests turn violent after Trump speech on Jerusalem

At least 19 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli troops Thursday when protests erupted a day after President Trump recognized Jerusalem as capital of the Jewish state, according to reports. https://youtu.be/5ur7fCdNrj0 The clashes occurred in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Six people were wounded – four by live fire and two by rubber bullets — … Continue reading Protests turn violent after Trump speech on Jerusalem

Jerusalem is Israel’s capital – Trump recognise

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