Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital: US official
President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital Wednesday, upending decades of careful US policy and ignoring dire warnings of a historic misstep that could trigger a surge of violence in the Middle East.
Source: SBS
Source: SBS
The status of Jerusalem is a 'red line' for Muslims and could even prompt Turkey to cut ties with Israel, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned, as US President Donald Trump mulled whether to recognise the city as the Israeli capital.
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The status of Jerusalem is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming the city as their capital, and expectations of Trump's announcement have roiled the combustible region.
In a frantic series of calls on its eve, the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the EU, France, Germany and Turkey all warned Trump against the move.
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Anticipating widespread demonstrations, US government officials have been ordered to avoid Jerusalem's Old City and the West Bank.
But Trump's move comes close to fulfilling a campaign promise and will delight his political donors and the conservative and evangelical base that is so vital for the embattled president.
