Israel believes US will veto UN resolution on Jerusalem
Israel said it believes its longtime ally the United States will veto a United Nations Security Council on Monday that would call on US President Donald Trump to withdraw his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The one-page, Egyptian-drafted text expresses "deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem," though it does not specifically mention the United States or Trump. Diplomats say the resolution has broad support among the 15-member council, and while it is unlikely to be adopted, the vote would further isolate Trump on the issue.
"I believe the resolution will be vetoed," Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters ahead of the vote, which is due later on Monday.
"We call on all sides to come and negotiate, that is the only way to move forward. Not to come to the Security Council or to the General Assembly, it's a waste of time. The only way to move forward is by direct negotiations," Danon said.
