December 2017
Trump: Seven Trillion Dollars Foolishly Spent in the Middle East
Donald Trump criticized previous U.S. spending in the Middle East while threatening to cut aid to countries voting against the U.S. decision on Jerusalem. Jordan…
The Western Wall and Palestinian Reaction to U.S. Views
The Palestinian Authority has rejected U.S. statements supporting Israeli sovereignty over the Western Wall in East Jerusalem, asserting that such positions undermine the peace process.…
The U.S. Expresses Regret Over Mahmoud Abbas's Decision Not to Meet with Mike Pence
The U.S. expressed regret after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas decided not to meet with Vice President Mike Pence during his upcoming visit, amid ongoing…
Palestine and Israel After Trump's Order
On December 5, 2017, President Trump announced the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy there, a move that has sparked…
Saudi Arabia Warns America About Consequences of Moving US Embassy in Israel
King Salman of Saudi Arabia warned President Trump that moving the US embassy to Jerusalem would inflame Muslim sentiments worldwide and increase regional tensions. This…
Palestinians: Trump Told Abbas He Plans to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem
US President Donald Trump informed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, prompting severe warnings…