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Abbas to discuss Jerusalem moves with Saudi king in Riyadh tomorrow

18 December 2017, 2:23 pm Edit

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet with Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in Riyadh tomorrow to discuss the US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassam al-Agha says the visit comes in the context of constant coordination between Riyadh and Ramallah, according to the PA’s official news site Wafa.

Al-Agha underscores Riyadh’s strong rejection of the American declaration on Jerusalem.

— Dov Lieber

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