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| Dec.4 |
France |
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Jerusalem: New warnings over US shift on city status French President Emmanuel Macron has told Donald Trump he is 'concerned' the US leader could unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
| Dec.6 |
Washington |
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Trump recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital President Trump ordered the State Department to begin the process of relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv | |
| Dec.7 |
Washington |
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Trump's Jerusalem move: US warns against scrapping Abbas talks  The US has warned Palestinians against cancelling talks with Vice-President Mike Pence, after Washington recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital | |
| Dec.8 |
Gaza |
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Israel strikes Gaza Hamas sites after rocket attacks  Israel says it has targeted a number of sites belonging to militant group Hamas in retaliation for rocket strikes | |
| Dec.9 |
Arab Countries |
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Trump's Jerusalem move: Arab allies attack decision  Arab League foreign ministers say US President's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital risks plunging the Middle East into 'violence and chaos' | |
| Dec.10 |
Paris |
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Netanyahu slams Erdogan for claiming Israel is 'terrorist state' Turkish President described Israel as a 'terrorist state' and said that it 'kills children,' leading to a sharp rebuke from Israeli Prime Minister
| Dec.25 |
Vatican |
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope calls for peace for Jerusalem Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas Day message to call for 'peace for Jerusalem' and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians | |
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Guatemala |
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Guatemala follows in Trump, announces embassy move to Jerusalem Less than a month after Trump announced the U.S. would move its embassy from Tel Aviv, Guatemala became the first nation to follow his lead
| Dec.27 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Chess tournament under fire from Israeli, female players 7 Israeli competitors were not granted visas to attend the tournament. One of the best women's chess players would skip the tournament
| Dec.31 |
Washington |
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Palestinians recall envoy to US The Palestinians are recalling their envoy for 'consultations', weeks after President Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
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