US President Donald Trump holds up a signed proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Wednesday (Dec. 6), in Washington.

African Union Commission questions US decision on Jerusalem

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, ADDIS ABABA -- The African Union Commission (AU) questioned the United State's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city and the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. "The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat,...

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Interpol approves membership for state of Palestine

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JERUSALEM -- Palestine joined Interpol as a member state on Wednesday, a move opposed by Israel, in a vote at the international police organization's general assembly in Beijing, Interpol said. "The State of Palestine and the Solomon Islands are now INTERPOL member countries," an Interpol tweet read. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, which said earlier that Israel's efforts to delay a...