Trump’s Quds Decision Cover-Up for Political Failures
Speaking to IQNA, Ali Akbar Ziaei said Trump has sought to create an international controversy to cover up his political failures.
He added that the US president seeks to get more support from international Zionist organizations by making such a move but he has certainly miscalculated the Muslim world’s reaction.
While there has been a lack of decisive action on the part of Arab and Islamic organizations, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council, in this regard, Ziaei said, Islamic movements around the world will show a serious reaction to the move.
Trump on Wednesday defied global warnings and said the US formally recognizes Jerusalem al-Quds as the “capital” of Israel.
He said the US will begin the process of moving its embassy to the occupied city, breaking with decades of American policy.
Washington’s al-Quds move has raised a chorus of outcry across the international community. The Muslim world, the UN and even US allies in the West have criticized the bid, saying it would plunge the already tumultuous region into new upheaval.
Palestinian leaders declared Friday as the “day of rage” against Israel and the US.
Clashes broke out between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters after Friday prayers in Jerusalem al-Qud's Old City, Hebron (al-Khalil), Bethlehem and Nablus in the West Bank as well as the besieged Gaza Strip. At least two Palestinians were killed and about 770 others were injured during the unrest.
