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Arab leaders warn Trump against Jerusalem embassy move

In a controversial move the United States President Donald Trump, is to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This has drawn a widespread international condemnation.

 US President Donald J. Trump، US First Lady Melania Trump , King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia  and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

US President Donald J. Trump، US First Lady Melania Trump , King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia Source: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY

Speaking to a number of international and Middle Eastern leaders over the phone, President Trump informed world leaders about his intention of moving the US embassy to the city claimed both by Israelis and Palestinians.

Despite warnings from Arab leaders that the move will have dangerous repercussions, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Mr Trump was "pretty solid" in his thinking . She also said that "...ultimately he'll make what he feels is the best decision for the United States."

Updates will follow in SBS Kurdish programs. 


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