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Jordan rejects U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel, saying this increases tensions and violates 'international legitimacy,' a government spokesman said adding that Trump's move on Jerusalem is legally null as it 'consolidates Israeli occupation on eastern sector of city.'
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Serious concern about today’s announcement by the US President Trump on Jerusalem & repercussions this may have on… https://t.co/ciAZw74few2:43 PM - 06 Dec 2017- Reply
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I'm very concerned that @realDonaldTrump's #Jerusalem announcement will further set back efforts to achieve a two-s… https://t.co/7hz2qqhSA12:06 PM - 06 Dec 2017
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Today, @POTUS took a historic step to make it clear America stands with our allies - especially our most cherished… https://t.co/0lWmqmyyqA1:56 PM - 06 Dec 2017
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Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, in reversal of policy
- President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- Leaders from around the world had warned that the gesture further drives a wedge between Israel and the Palestinians.
- Trump said his administration would also begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is expected to take years.
- Trump called his decision a “a long overdue” step to advance the peace process.
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This is a historic day. Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years.
It's been the capital… https://t.co/V8UMpb5qBW1:36 PM - 06 Dec 2017- Reply
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
@POTUS Trump, thank you for today's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as… https://t.co/FVysKKmMei1:34 PM - 06 Dec 2017- Reply
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I fully support the Trump Administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel because this st… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Lindsey Graham via twitter 12/6/2017 6:30:31 PM -
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From the Reuters archives: In 1995, Congress passed the Jerusalem Embassy Act that mandated the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, sparking Palestinian protests. While he recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital today, President Trump signed a waiver that delayed the embassy move for at least another six months.
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U.S Democratic Senator Al Franken will make an announcement on Thursday, his office said, after several Democratic senators called for him to step down in light of allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
His office offered no further details in a brief statement on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Maria Caspani; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
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U.S. House passes Hong Kong rights bills, Trump expected to sign
WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed two bills to back protesters in Hong Kong and send a warning to China about human rights, with President Donald Trump expected to sign them into law, despite delicate trade talks with Beijing. | Video