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.
-
-
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"
Show this thread -
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resolutions and agreements, the decision hinders peace efforts, the decision means that Washington has effectively withdrawn from the peace efforts.
Show this thread -
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
Show this thread -
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leader Abbas has ordered the Palestinian team in Washington DC to return home, saying the United States has “withdrawn from it’s role in the peace process".
Show this thread -
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
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.