Netanyahu: 'Several countries' considering following US lead and moving embassies to Jerusalem

December 22, 2017 at 14:40

f other nations follow Trump's lead "exactly," as Netanyahu suggested, it would be a diplomatic victory for the Israelis and a blow to the Palestinians.

Jerusalem (CNN) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "several countries" are considering moving their embassies to Jerusalem in the wake of US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the city as the capital of Israel.

Speaking exclusively to CNN a day after the United Nations Assembly voted against Trump's move, Netanyahu said the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem could lead the way for others to follow.
"We're now talking to several countries who are seriously considering saying exactly the same thing as the United States and moving their embassies to Jerusalem," Netanyahu told CNN.

'Historical truth'

On Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Netanyahu added: "I think what it does is finally recognize a historical truth.

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