PA demands UN reject Trump Jerusalem recognition
PA seeks to force US to use veto at Security Council to defend recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.
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PA seeks to force US to use veto at Security Council to defend recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

White House official says Abbas' rejection of US mediation after Jerusalem recognition typical of past rhetoric which has prevented peace.

Netanyahu responds to Abbas' rejection of US as mediator in peace negotiations. 'Only Israel maintains freedom of worship in Middle East.'

ZOA, Republican congressman chastise State Department for refusing to list 'Jerusalem, Israel' in passports for Americans born in Jerusalem.


PA chief blasts Trump's Jerusalem declaration, warns that there will be 'no peace, no stability' until city is capital of Palestinian state.

Turkish President Erdogan calls on Muslim leaders recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.

In recent protest against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, female terrorists from the Islamic Jihad threatened to "redeem Palestine".

Rationale, results and reactions to Trump's historic declaration that the US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

'Reform response to recognition of Jerusalem was terrible...When leader of superpower recognizes Jerusalem, first you should welcome it.'

Arab MKs join dozens of protesters outside US embassy in Tel Aviv, blasting US president for recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

Asher Elmaliach, who was stabbed through the heart by an Arab terrorist Sunday, stabilizing after being in critical condition.

Stone-throwing, Molotov cocktails, burning tires, and laser pointers - as attacks continue this morning across Judea and Samaria.

Iranian President speaks with Hamas leader, says resistance will defeat “U.S.-Zionist plan” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Turkish and Russian Presidents warn that recognition of Jerusalem risks escalating tension, as Erdogan continues to attack Israel.

Hungarian Prime Minister says his country does not see itself moving its embassy to Jerusalem in the foreseeable future.

First-ever visit by Bahraini delegation to Israel to promote peace angers PA.


Netanyahu urges EU leaders to let Israel 'give peace a chance' with President Trump's new approach.

While Trump announced plan to move embassy to J'lm, over 100 Israeli gov't offices remain in Tel Aviv, relying on waivers to delay move.

Hospital hails survival of 46-year-old Asher Elmaliach, who was stabbed by terrorist in front of J'lm bus station, a 'Hanukkah miracle'.

Police arrest 41-year-old Arab for raping Jewish girl while renovating her family's home in the capital.

Shaarei Tzedek Hospital reports stabbing victim's condition improves slightly. Security forces search terrorist's home, question family.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital could harm his own peace efforts.

Fans of Celtic Football Club raise banners against Israel and U.S. President following his recognition of Jerusalem.

Senior official in terrorist group says Trump's decision on Jerusalem destroyed the possibility of implementing the two-state solution.

Trump administration chastises PA over its refusal to meet with VP Pence during upcoming trip.

Netanyahu slams efforts to deny Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while French President Macron urges Israel to restrain settlement expansion.

Jerusalem mayor, police commander thank civilians, officers who stopped terrorist after Jerusalem stabbing attack.

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley says Israel 'one of our best allies', calls embassy move 'the right thing to do'.

Identity of 24-year-old terrorist who stabbed security guard revealed. Terrorist hinted at planned attack on Facebook. 'For Allah's sake'.

Rabbi Aharon Teitelboim of Satmar slams Trump's declaration. 'The Zionist state is not a Jewish state and is not recognized by Jews.'

Security camera footage shows Arab terrorist stabbing Israeli security guard, fleeing scene of attack.

35-year-old victim in serious condition after being stabbed at entrance to central bus station. Terrorist in custody.

'Media and constant fear-mongers on Left scream how Trump risks violence by moving embassy. Shame on them for not saying what's accurate.'

Rioters try to break into embassy, chant slogans against Trump and light effigy of the US president.


'This move shows who is the destroyer of world peace and security, pariah and rogue in the international community.'

Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says Islamic states should sever ties with the U.S. following its recognition of Jerusalem.

Czech President brands EU states as "cowards" in their response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Aide to PA chairman confirms Abbas won't meet U.S. Vice President following Washington's policy shift on Jerusalem.

Arab League secretary-general says Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is dangerous and unacceptable.

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urges Palestinian Arabs to "rage" against Israel over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis rules out the idea that the country would follow Trump's example as Czech President had suggested.

Israel's UN Ambassador welcomes Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem, calls other countries to follow suit.

U.S. ambassador says Trump remains committed to Israel-PA peace and his Jerusalem decision doesn't change that.

Thousands of Arab rioters clash with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria in protest of Jerusalem recognition.

Hundreds of additional police deployed to prevent Arab violence during Friday prayers after Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Rabbi of Efrat Shlomo Riskin saysTrump's recognition of Jerusalem was the inevitable response to the UN resolution Obama allowed to pass.


PA lodges a complaint at the Security Council following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Canada refrains from supporting Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital but does not harshly criticize the move.

Russian President says moves such as Trump's can "block paths" to the Middle East.

White House says canceling meeting between PA chairman and VP Pence would be "counterproductive."

Following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, Housing Minister began to promote plan to build thousands of housing units in the capital.

Czech President Milos Zeman says his country could follow the United States and move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Major Israeli-Arab organization calls on followers to protest against Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Dan Shapiro says critics of Jerusalem decision overreacting. 'This isn't the second coming of Harry Truman recognizing Israel.'

Ahead of visit to Israel, PA tells VP Mike Pence he is 'unwelcome in Palestine' after Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
