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India's muted response to Trump's Jerusalem move stokes Arab unease

NEW DELHI – A dozen Arab ambassadors have asked India to clarify its position on the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, diplomatic sources said, after New Delhi's muted response suggested a shift in support for the Palestinian cause.

 

Countries around the world, including US allies Britain and France, criticized Trump's decision, but India did not take sides.

 

Instead, the Indian foreign ministry in a brief statement, said India's position was consistent and independent of any third party. The bland statement made no reference to Jerusalem and prompted criticism at home that it was insufficient, vague and anti-Palestinian.

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.18.17, 10:51