Wednesday, December 6, 2017

USA: Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital


Trump also for the first time personally endorsed the concept of a “two-state solution” for Israel and the Palestinians, provided both sides agree to it.

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: Dawn News
By AFP | December 6, 2017

In a much controversial move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday recognised the disputed city of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and announced to shift the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

“I have determined that it is time to officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” the US leader said in a speech from the White House. “It's the right thing to do.”

US President Trump announced his decision amid severe global criticism and warnings that the move would jeopardise the regional peace and create unrest among the Muslim block of the world.

He said his decision marked the start of a “new approach” to solving the thorny conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Trump also for the first time personally endorsed the concept of a “two-state solution” for Israel and the Palestinians, provided both sides agree to it.

“This is nothing more or less than the recognition of reality,” he said in a White House address, calling it “overdue” and in the best interests of the United States. [more ...]


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