Fresh anger poured in from across the Muslim world Wednesday as President Trump said the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, a move that Arab and European leaders have warned could spark violence and destroy any hopes of reviving the Mideast peace process. In a show of appreciation, the Jerusalem municipality projected the American and Israeli flags onto the walls of the Old City, home to important Jewish, Muslim and Christian holy sites. Leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Italy joined in the chorus of opprobrium for Trump’s decision. A visiting Palestinian American, Jamal Abu Sneineh, 53, called Trump’s move “shortsighted” and said it would harm the already moribund peace process. Special correspondent Samir Zedan reported from Jerusalem and staff writers Zavis and King from Beirut and Washington, respectively.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 06, 2017 17:44 UTC