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Palestinians slam new 'breach of loyalty' legislation as 'extremely racist' and a violation of international law.

Abbas: 'Israel killed Oslo Accords. Future negotiations to take place within context of international community' ■ Deputy chief of Fatah: 'freezing recognition of Israel is an option'

It should come as no surprise that Donald Trump has declared that the US is recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. For seasoned US-Israel watchers, it merely confirms what we have been saying for decades: Washington is no honest broker in negotiations to end the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Trump's declaration "adds insult to ongoing injury and is practically guaranteed to fan the flames of violence," argue scholars.

The push toward a one-state model with full civil rights for all living in it will likely garner further momentum now.

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Trump’s dangerous and provocative move regarding Jerusalem—like so many of his reckless policies both abroad and at home—requires strong, broad-based opposition. It is unfortunate that, at least in this case, there is no real opposition party.

The president on Wednesday will also announce relocating the U.S. Embassy, a move that could undermine peace efforts.

Scores of Palestinians were injured in clashes across the West Bank and more than 200 were arrested in Jerusalem, after Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he is running an all-out war against Palestinian terrorism. Palestinians protested Tuesday in a day of rage, Reports from Palestine, statement by Palestinian Red Crescent Society and Jewish Voice for Peace. Protest vigil in Tel Aviv against the occupation and escalation Oct. 9.

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