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    Photos: Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel capital, puts Mideast on edge

    President Donald Trump recognised the disputed city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital Wednesday, prompting an almost universal diplomatic backlash and fears of new bloodshed in the Middle East. The decision would add to the turmoil in the region, with Trump also saying the administration would begin the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

    Updated on: Dec 07, 2017 1:34 PM IST
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    Vice President Mike Pence looks on as US President Donald Trump displays an executive order ratifying US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, on December 6, 2017. In doing so, Trump departed from longtime US policy and potentially threatens regional stability, despite warnings from Western and Arab allies. (Kevin Lamarque / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Vice President Mike Pence looks on as US President Donald Trump displays an executive order ratifying US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, on December 6, 2017. In doing so, Trump departed from longtime US policy and potentially threatens regional stability, despite warnings from Western and Arab allies. (Kevin Lamarque / REUTERS)

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    Palestinians watch a broadcast of US President Trump delivering an address where he announced that the US recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Trump said, this is “a long overdue step to advance the peace process.” Adding that the US still wanted a negotiated peace agreement — and “would support a two-state solution if agreed to by both sides”. (Ammar Awad / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Palestinians watch a broadcast of US President Trump delivering an address where he announced that the US recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Trump said, this is “a long overdue step to advance the peace process.” Adding that the US still wanted a negotiated peace agreement — and “would support a two-state solution if agreed to by both sides”. (Ammar Awad / REUTERS)

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    An Israeli man passes the Israeli flag and an American one projected on a part of the walls surrounding Jerusalem's Old City on December 6, 2017. Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem isolates the United States on one of the world’s most sensitive diplomatic issues. It drew a storm of criticism from Arab and European leaders, including some of America’s closest allies. (Ronen Zvulun / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    An Israeli man passes the Israeli flag and an American one projected on a part of the walls surrounding Jerusalem's Old City on December 6, 2017. Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem isolates the United States on one of the world’s most sensitive diplomatic issues. It drew a storm of criticism from Arab and European leaders, including some of America’s closest allies. (Ronen Zvulun / REUTERS)

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    Palestinian demonstrators burn posters of the US president in Bethlehem in protest of the declaration on December 6, 2017. Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, a veteran of the peace process, said bitterly that the United States had effectively scrapped it. Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, called for the abandonment of a two-state solution altogether. (Musa Al Shaer / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Palestinian demonstrators burn posters of the US president in Bethlehem in protest of the declaration on December 6, 2017. Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, a veteran of the peace process, said bitterly that the United States had effectively scrapped it. Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, called for the abandonment of a two-state solution altogether. (Musa Al Shaer / AFP)

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    Meanwhile in Istanbul, protesters chanted slogans with posters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi reading “There is no you or me, there is Jerusalem- Killer Israel get out of Palestine” during a demonstration against the US and Israel at Fatih Mosque. (Yasin Akgul / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Meanwhile in Istanbul, protesters chanted slogans with posters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi reading “There is no you or me, there is Jerusalem- Killer Israel get out of Palestine” during a demonstration against the US and Israel at Fatih Mosque. (Yasin Akgul / AFP)

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    UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivers remarks in New York City on December 6, 2017. Not mentioning Trump’s decision, he said that “in this moment of great anxiety, I want to make it clear: there is no alternative to the two-state solution. There is no Plan B.” Guterres said he’ll do “everything in my power” to promote the return to negotiations “and to realise this vision of a lasting peace for both people.” (Stephanie Keith / Getty Images / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivers remarks in New York City on December 6, 2017. Not mentioning Trump’s decision, he said that “in this moment of great anxiety, I want to make it clear: there is no alternative to the two-state solution. There is no Plan B.” Guterres said he’ll do “everything in my power” to promote the return to negotiations “and to realise this vision of a lasting peace for both people.” (Stephanie Keith / Getty Images / AFP)

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    Palestinians protest against Trump’s decision in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 6, 2017. Fatah, Hamas and other Palestinian factions called a general strike for Thursday, urging residents of the West Bank and Gaza to join marches in every city, and officials said Palestinian schools would be closed. Hamas said Trump’s decision would “open the gates of hell,” and Islamic Jihad called it a “declaration of war.” (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa / REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Palestinians protest against Trump’s decision in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 6, 2017. Fatah, Hamas and other Palestinian factions called a general strike for Thursday, urging residents of the West Bank and Gaza to join marches in every city, and officials said Palestinian schools would be closed. Hamas said Trump’s decision would “open the gates of hell,” and Islamic Jihad called it a “declaration of war.” (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa / REUTERS)

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    Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also condemned President Trump’s imminent recognition of Jerusalem as the capital. No government beyond Israel spoke in praise of Trump or suggested it would follow his lead. Eight countries opposed to the decision -- Bolivia, Egypt, France, Italy, Senegal, Sweden, United Kingdom and Uruguay-- have asked for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council this week. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Dec 07, 2017 1:34 PM

    Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also condemned President Trump’s imminent recognition of Jerusalem as the capital. No government beyond Israel spoke in praise of Trump or suggested it would follow his lead. Eight countries opposed to the decision -- Bolivia, Egypt, France, Italy, Senegal, Sweden, United Kingdom and Uruguay-- have asked for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council this week. (AP)

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