04/12/2017
US declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital will cause 'major catastrophe', Arab leaders warn
US President Donald Trump is still weighing up whether to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Arab nations and Palestinian officials have warned of dire consequences if the United States recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, including potential unrest and an end to the peace process, amid last-minute lobbying to prevent US President Donald Trump from making the move. In a late night call on Sunday (Monday NZT), Jordan's foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, warned US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that such a decision could trigger anger across the Arab and Muslim world, fuel tension and jeopardise peace efforts, according to Jordan's state news agency. Egypt's foreign minister, Sameh...
