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Fourteen out of fifteen members of the United Nations Security Council condemn President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, citing violations of U.N. resolutions and international law. The Council holds an emergency meeting to discuss Jerusalem, highlighting its contested status under international law. Diplomats express non-recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and emphasize the city's future as a shared capital between Israel and Palestine in a two-state solution.
Friday, 8 December, 2017