Dastis 'concerned' over Trump's recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 3:06 PM
SPAIN'S foreign minister Alfonso Dastis has warned that the USA's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital could have worrying consequences.
Following on from US president Donald Trump's announcement last night (Wednesday) to this effect, which included plans to move the country's embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, Dastis said the issue was 'extremely sensitive' and should be 'resolved through negotiation'.
“The Statute of Jerusalem is a central issue which needs to be solved via dialogue – it's exceptionally delicate trying to alter it, and this is worrying us greatly,” Dastis admitted.
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