Washington Dec 6 (IANS) President Trump on Wednesday announced that the United States now recognises Jerusalem as Israel s capital.
Trump described the move as "a long overdue step" to advance the Middle East peace process the BBC reported.
The President said his country would support the two-state solution if both Israel and Palestine approved.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spokesman had warned that the development would hold dangerous consequences for the region.
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