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US loses credibility over Jerusalem decision

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Thu, 7 Dec 2017, 8:29AM
The US President has signed through the Jerusalem Embassy Act, acknowledging the disputed city as the capital of Israel. (Photo \ AP)

US loses credibility over Jerusalem decision

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 7 Dec 2017, 8:29AM

Donald Trump has gone where others feared to tread.

The US President has signed through the Jerusalem Embassy Act, acknowledging the disputed city as the capital of Israel, and ordering the US embassy to be moved there.

READ MORE: Donald Trump declares Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Denver University's Nader Hashemi said the US has effectively surrendered its long-running role in Israel-Palestine peace talks.

He told Mike Hosking it's lost any credibility it had as a neutral party.

"US credibility and legitimacy to claim a position as an arbitrator or a so called honest broker of this conflict is now taken a severe hit."

LISTEN ABOVE AS NADER HASHEMI SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING

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