World leaders warn trump recognising jerusalem israels capital
You're referring to the controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017.
Yes, the move was met with widespread criticism and warnings from world leaders, including:
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres: Guterres expressed concern that the move could have "serious consequences" for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
- European Union leaders: The EU's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, stated that the EU would not follow the US lead and that the status of Jerusalem should be resolved through negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin: Putin warned that the move could have "negative consequences" for the Middle East and the world.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping: Xi expressed concerns that the move could "undermine the peace process" and "stability in the region."
- Arab League leaders: The Arab League, a regional organization comprising 22 Arab states, condemned the move and called for international action to reverse it.
- Pope Francis: The Pope expressed his concerns that the move could "ignite the flames of conflict" in the region.
- German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Merkel stated that Germany would not follow the US lead and that the status of Jerusalem should be resolved through negotiations.
- French President Emmanuel Macron: Macron warned that the move could have "serious consequences" for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and for regional stability.
- British Prime Minister Theresa May: May expressed concerns that the move could "undermine the peace process" and "stability in the region."
- United Nations Security Council: The UN Security Council passed a resolution in December 2017, which was vetoed by the US, condemning the move and calling for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
These warnings and criticisms were largely based on concerns that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital could:
- Undermine the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
- Ignite tensions and violence in the region
- Disrupt the status quo of the city, which is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims
- Set a precedent for other countries to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, potentially leading to a loss of international support for a two-state solution.
Despite these warnings, the US embassy was relocated to Jerusalem in May 2018, and the move has had significant implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional politics.