Trump tells Mideast leaders of intention to move embassy to Jerusalem: Officials President Donald Trump told Palestinian and Jordanian leaders on Tuesday that he intends to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, their representatives said, amid a growing outcry across the Middle East against any unilateral US decision on the ancient city. No other country has its embassy in Jerusalem. "Still, internal deliberations over the status of Jerusalem were tense. "Asked whether Israel was preparing for a wave of violence if Trump recognizes Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, he said: "We are preparing for every option. If Abu Mazen (Abbas) will lead it in that direction, then he will be making a big mistake.

Source: Times of India December 06, 2017 02:28 UTC