UN defies Trump, rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

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The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday defied warnings from the United States and overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and calling on countries not to move their diplomatic missions to the city.


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UN defies Trump, rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

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Non-binding General Assembly vote brands US president’s decision on holy city ‘null and void’; Haley notes ’65 countries refused to condemn’ US, including some surprise abstentions

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Raphael Ahren

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12

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2017

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The times of Israel

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U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, 2017

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https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-nations-defy-trump-and-pass-jerusalem-resolution-with-large-majority/

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Netanyahu had rejected the vote even before it was held, affirming Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and anticipating the move of foreign embassies to the city, led by the U.S

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Following the vote, U.S. envoy Nikki Haley stated that “65 countries refused to condemn the United States,” including those that voted no, abstained, or did not show up for the vote​

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The resolution expressed deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem and reaffirmed that any decisions altering the city's character, status, or demographic composition have no legal effect and are null and void

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