From the Liveblog of
Monday, December 18, 2017
Palestinian official calls US Jerusalem veto a ‘provocation’
A Palestinian official denounces the US veto of a UN resolution on the status of Jerusalem as a “provocation.”
Nabil Abu Rdeneh is an adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. He says the US veto goes against the international consensus, underscores Washington’s growing international isolation, and “will not help in creating peace in the region.”
The Egyptian-sponsored resolution would have required US President Donald Trump to rescind his declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It was approved by the 14 other council members, a reflection of the depth of global opposition to Trump’s action.
Earlier today, Abbas said he will seek a UN upgrade for “Palestine,” which was recognized in 2012 by the General Assembly as a non-member observer state.
The Times of Israel Community.