Recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, destroys the "Two State" solution.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/06/donald-trump-us-jerusalem-israel-capital

Trump confirms US will recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

A stupid, provocative and bigoted announcement from an opinionated megalomaniac and dangerous man who demonstrates a complete ignorance of the complexities of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.  His decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel attempts to appease an estimated 8.7 million people in one small country, but at the same time alienates billions of others around the world. His press conference yesterday at 1pm American Time, has destroyed any prospect of a "Two State" solution or any other kind of settlement and has ensured that fighting and resistance to Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and East Jerusalem will continue and intensify as resentment to on going occupation and the expansion of illegal settlements accelerates in the coming months and years.

In one brief statement and signing of the Presidential Order, Trump has thrown his weight behind one side of the dispute and forever destroyed any claim for the United States to be an "honest broker", for Middle East Peace. Within minutes of Trump announcing this madcap intention, countries of the world were uniting in condemnation of the harebrained perilous promise. China, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Jordan, Syria, Vatican and others including the Palestinian authorities. Trump has confirmed his intention to drive this world into armed conflict with his constant flow of provocative policies and announcements. His intentions for North Korea, Syria, Iran and numerous other theatres testify that Trump is a threatening bully who's ignorance and self importance is a danger to the whole world.

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