UN calls on US to rescind Jerusalem decision
(VOVWORLD) - The UN General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution calling on the US to reverse its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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The vote took place at a rare Assembly emergency session, convened Thursday at the request of Arab and Muslim nations.
Palestinian Presidential spokesperson Abu Rdainah said the vote result was a victory for Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel rejects the UN resolution and is pleased that a number of nations had the same opinion. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan applauded the resolution and asked President Donald Trump to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.