Iraq's Parliament condemns US’ Jerusalem move

By Afra Aksoy

BAGHDAD

Iraq’s Parliament on Sunday passed a resolution condemning the U.S. move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Ali es-Safi from the National Iraqi Alliance said that lawmakers decided that the U.S. decision was a provocation to all religions and a threat to international peace.

The lawmakers also said Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian state, he added.

On Dec. 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, drawing widespread international condemnation.

Later the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by Turkey and Yemen, rejecting Trump’s decision.

Jerusalem remains at the heart of the Middle East conflict, with Palestinians hoping that East Jerusalem -- occupied by Israel since 1967 -- might eventually serve as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.

By Afra Aksoy

BAGHDAD

Iraq’s Parliament on Sunday passed a resolution condemning the U.S. move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Ali es-Safi from the National Iraqi Alliance said that lawmakers decided that the U.S. decision was a provocation to all religions and a threat to international peace.

The lawmakers also said Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian state, he added.

On Dec. 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, drawing widespread international condemnation.

Later the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by Turkey and Yemen, rejecting Trump’s decision.