The UN vote for review by the United States decision on the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The UN vote for review by the United States decision on the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The Security Council of the United Nations on Monday, December 18, intends to take the vote on the draft resolution introduced by Egypt. The document expresses «deep disappointment the recent decision on the status of Jerusalem» and is aimed at the call of the United States to review its decision on the recognition of the Holy city as the capital of Israel. As reported by Reuters, the draft resolution does not explicitly refer to the United States or the President of Donald trump. However, the voting itself, regardless of its results, further isolating the United States in international relations.

In the document put to the vote, said: «Any decisions and actions, which were to change the nature, status or demographic composition of the Holy city of Jerusalem have no legal effect, are invalid and must be cancelled in accordance with this resolution the Security Council».

The UN vote for review by the United States decision on the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

According to Reuters, to date, the resolution has wide support among the members of the Board, but its approval is likely impossible because it would require 9 votes and no veto which can be imposed by the US, France, Russia, Britain or China. While the US is unlikely to miss the opportunity to use their right.

Recall that the US Ambassador to the UN , Nikki Haley praised the decision of trump, calling it «fair and right».

The representative of Israel to the UN Danny Danon said that «no vote or discussion will not change the obvious reality — Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.»

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