Palestinian-Jordanian Business Forum condemns US Jerusalem decision

AMMAN — The Palestinian-Jordanian Business Forum has stressed its support to the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah’s decision to denounce US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday.

In a statement, the forum praised His Majesty’s stance in rejecting the US decision, condemning the decision to transfer the US embassy to the holy city.

The statement added that it was a “provocation” to the feelings of Arabs and Muslims, noting that Jerusalem is considered to be Arab and Palestinian under international laws, and that the occupation authorities have “no right to impose sovereignty over it”.

The forum pointed out that Trump’s decision contradicts the UN resolutions, and threatens the value and credibility of any previous or future attempts to bring peace in the region.