Muslim leaders reject Trump’s resolution on Jerusalem

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has rejected america’ resolution to recognise Jerusalem because the capital of Israel, the group’s secretary frequent offered. 

Yousef al-Othaimeen, speaking on Wednesday at the opening of an OIC summit in Istanbul, urged Muslim leaders to work collectively to present a united response to the gallop.

« The OIC rejects and condemns the American resolution, » he talked about. « Here’s a violation of international law … and right here’s a provocation of the sentiments of Muslims within the realm … it might maybe well maybe most likely maybe form a ache of instability in the region and in the realm. »

Speaking earlier than Othaimeen, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas talked about the US has « disqualified » itself from future Israel-Palestine peace talks after proving its « bias in favour of Israel ».

Basically based in 1969, the fifty seven-member OIC bills itself as « the collective suppose of the Muslim world ».

President Donald Trump offered on December 6 that the US formally recognises Jerusalem because the capital of Israel and will open up the blueprint of bright its embassy to the metropolis, breaking with a protracted time of US policy.

The resolution violated international law, per Abbas.

« We shall no longer safe any characteristic for america in the peace job, they’ve proven their fats bias in favour of Israel, » he talked about.

« Jerusalem is and repeatedly will be the capital of Palestine. »

Palestinians envisage East Jerusalem because the capital of a future enlighten, while Israel says Jerusalem, which is below Israeli occupation, can’t be divided.

Abbas’ feedback had been viewed as his strongest but on the problem.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas publicizes in no uncertain phrases that the PA “will no longer safe or allow for the #US authorities to play a characteristic in mediating a peace deal”. His strongest commentary since @realDonaldTrump resolution on #Jerusalem #OIC pic.twitter.com/nQsoh4Y73k

— Jamal Elshayyal جمال (@JamalsNews) December thirteen, 2017

The unparalleled OIC summit became once known as for by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following Trump’s announcement.

Speaking at the assembly, Erdogan accused Israel of being a « enlighten of fear » and talked about the US’ recognition of Jerusalem because the capital of Israel has been rebuked by the international neighborhood.

« It is null and void … other than Israel, no nation in the realm has supported [this decision], » he talked about.

« Any individual who walks about a minutes in the streets of Jerusalem will recognise this metropolis is below occupation. »

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow, reporting from Istanbul, talked about Erdogan became once searching for to « unite the Muslim world » and « give you a concerted response » to the US’ gallop.

« He faces a horrifying job, » our correspondent talked about. « In the hall that he became once addressing, there were international locations who’re no longer prepared to head beyond rhetoric opposition at the expense of sacrificing their relationship with america, » he talked about.

Trump’s gallop has provoked a wave of protests from Asia, thru the Center East, to North Africa, with tens of thousands of folks taking to the streets in latest days to denounce his resolution.