BREAKING: Turkish President Erdogan to US President Donald Trump on the prospect of recognising #Jerusalem as Israeks capital, " Jerusalem is the redline for Muslims" , "May cut diplomatic ties with Israel".
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UPDATE: Senior Israeli officials in response to Turkish President Erdoğan threats say "Jerusalem has been the capital of jews for 3,000 years & for Israel in the last 70 years- whether Erdogan recognizes/likes it or not"
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UPDATE: U.S President Trump calls Palestinian leader Abbas amid Jerusalem speculation, source tells AFP
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UPDATE: U.S President Trump spoke with Israel PM Netanyahu, King Abdullah of Jordan and Palestinian Authority President Abbas, with regards to recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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UPDATE: Senior Israeli minister Israel Katz says; "As far as my understanding goes, U.S President Trump will announce the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel".
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UPDATE: During his phone call with Palestinian leader Abbas, U.S President Trump informs him on his intention to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
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UPDATE: In security alert the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem notes "Day of Rage" expected on Friday; US Government employees and their families are prohibited from traveling to Old City Jerusalem & West Bank until further notice.pic.twitter.com/Bop8fqSeoK
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UPDATE: Palestinian protesters in Bethlehem are burning photos of U.S President Trump, as he is expected to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a speech tomorrow.pic.twitter.com/D4qdXY4mZ6
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UPDATE: US Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security (FAST) teams have stepped up security at a number of U.S embassies in the Middle East ahead of U.S President Trump expected announcement Wednesday on recognising moving Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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UPDATE: At start of the cabinet meeting, U.S President Trump on his Jerusalem decision: "I think it’s long overdue. Many presidents have said they want to do something and they didn’t do it."
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UPDATE: U.S President Trump is due to announce the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel shortlypic.twitter.com/gtFmpDzxf1
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UPDATE: U.S President Trump says; Old challenges demand new approaches of Israel-Palestinian, my announcement starts a new approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Trump: "After 2 decades of waivers we are not getting closer to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, It is time to officially recognize
#Jerusalem as the capital of#Israel,Show this thread -
Trump; "This is a long overdue step to advance the peace process, "Jerusalem is not just the heart of three great religions" but also of "one of the most successfull democracies in the world."
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UPDATE: Trump: I have instructed the State Department to develop a plan to relocate the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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UPDATE: UPDATE: The United States would support a two-state solution if agreed to by both sides, Trump says during
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UPDATE: Trump; "VP Pence will visit Israel "in the coming days to reaffirm our commitment" . Ends his statement with "God bless Israel, God bless the Palestinians and God Bless the United States"
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UPDATE: Israeli PM Netanyahu hails Trump's "historic" recognition of
#Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. PLO says Trump declaration destroys two-state solution. Hamas says Trump's decision opens 'gates of hell'. Islamic Jihad says Trump's decision is a declaration of war.Show this thread -
UPDATE: Palestinian leader Abbas; The decision of the U.S. administration violates all international and bilateral resolutions and agreements, the decision hinders peace efforts, the decision means that Washington has effectively withdrawn from the peace efforts.
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UPDATE: U.S Sec. of State Tillerson: "The State Department will immediately begin the process to implement this decision by starting the preparations to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem."pic.twitter.com/obMbw8irGt
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BREAKING UPDATE: Palestinian leader Abbas has ordered the Palestinian team in Washington DC to return home, saying the United States has “withdrawn from it’s role in the peace process".
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UPDATE: The
@OSACState reminds all U.S embassy staff worldwide of the need for caution and awareness of personal security, notes#Jerusalem recognition may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent.Show this thread -
UPDATE: As the first country to follow the U.S decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the Czech Republic recognizes West Jerusalem as the capital of Israelpic.twitter.com/8AvrjHLCvo
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