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UN Secretary-General speaks out against Trump's 'unilateral measures' on J'lem

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is speaking out against what he says are "unilateral measures" that jeopardize the prospect for peace for Israelis and Palestinians.

 

He's speaking after President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States now recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

 

But the UN leader says the issue of Jerusalem must be resolved through direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.

 

Guterres tells reporters that "in this moment of great anxiety, I want to make it clear: there is no alternative to the two-state solution. There is no Plan B."

 

The UN chief never mentioned Trump's decision in his remarks.

 

Guterres says he'll do "everything in my power" to promote the return to negotiations by Israeli and Palestinian leaders "and to realize this vision of a lasting peace for both people."

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.06.17, 21:01