The Turkish government is warning US President Donald Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and moving its embassy there.
“If other steps are taken for Jerusalem, whose status is under protection by international agreements, the outcome will be disaster,” Turkish government spokesperson Bekir Bozdag says after a cabinet meeting.
He says such a move would “entirely abolish the peace process” and “pave the way for new uneasiness,” according to the Hurriyet Daily News.
“International agreements and United Nations resolutions require the protection of Jerusalem’s status, and the UN has a separate commitment to maintain this status,” Bozdag says. “Turkey reminds everyone once again of their responsibilities and commitments at this point.”
At a Washington-based forum yesterday, Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, said the US president has not yet decided whether to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital or whether to proceed immediately in moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.
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