FM of KSA expresses concern over U.S. intends to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

on: December 06, 2017

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that Jerusalem is the Israeli capital during a speech this week, as well as eventually sign the waiver pushing back a decision on moving the embassy.

“The determination of the US administration to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a step would have repercussions of very serious, and a provocation to the feelings of all Muslims” The Saudi Foreign Ministry said.

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US, Prince Khalid bin Salman, said: “Any US announcement on the status of Jerusalem prior to a final settlement would have a detrimental impact on the peace process and would heighten tensions in the region”.

Saudi Arabia called on the USA not to take this step so as not to affect the ability of the United States to continue its efforts to reach a just solution to the Palestinian issue, according to the relevant international references and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Foreign Ministry official source: KSA expresses concern over media reports that U.S. Administration intends to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.#SPAGOV https://t.co/0DQ8WRAQMQ pic.twitter.com/uvkKyimJtJ

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