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Monday, December 4, 2017
Muslim nations call for summit if Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Organisation of Islamic Cooperation calls for a summit of Muslim nations if the United States takes the controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
US President Donald Trump faces a key decision this week over Jerusalem’s status, potentially reversing years of US policy and prompting a furious response from the Palestinians and the Arab world.
The 57-member OIC is seeking to amplify concern over the possible move in an emergency meeting later today in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah.
“If the United States takes the step of recognising Jerusalem as the so-called capital of Israel, we unanimously recommend holding a meeting at the level of council of foreign ministers followed by an Islamic summit as soon as possible,” the pan-Islamic body says in a statement.
The OIC also warns that recognizing Jerusalem or establishing any diplomatic mission in the disputed city would be seen as a “blatant attack on the Arab and Islamic nations.”
— AFP
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