The battle for Jerusalem: Europe vs. America

By GOL KALEV
December 13, 2017 18:13

Analyzing European reactions to Trump’s announcement




PEOPLE PROTEST in Brussels earlier this week

PEOPLE PROTEST in Brussels earlier this week. (photo credit: REUTERS/ERIC VIDAL)

 US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was monumental. But perhaps just as monumental, as well as fascinating, were the European objections to the announcement. This contrasted with the relatively tame reaction among Palestinians and Arab states so far.

There have been protests, but they have fallen far short of the boiling point, which as some observers feared, could lead to another intifada.

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