The Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales said Sunday that he has already ordered the transfer of the country’s Embassy in Israel from tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The decision was taken a few days after Jerusalem was recognized as Israeli by the United States.
On his page on Facebook Morales explained that he had taken the decision after talks with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
The international community does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the entire Holy city, just over its Western part. At the same time, the city is home to hundreds of Muslims, Jews and Christians. Representatives of all religions believe the city Shrine.
Last Thursday, the 128 countries that are members of the United Nations approved a resolution condemning the actions aimed at the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, as well as any other actions aimed at changing its status.
Guatemala and Honduras are among the few countries that had spoken against the resolution. However, in order to have your reasons, experts believe. The United States is an important source of financial assistance to Guatemala and Honduras, and President of the trump threatened to stop providing aid to countries that supported the UN resolution. Apparently, in its decision, Morales decided to «appease» America.
