Following the US President’s decision of moving the American embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing the city as the capital of Israel, Yabiladi spoke to Brian T. Neubert, Director of the U.S. State Department’s Africa Regional Media Hub. The American official who worked for 18 years in the Foreign Service explained the recent announcement of the American President.
Al-Quds is the capital of Israel, according to Donald Trump. The US president has delivered on his promise despite the warnings he received from several Arab leaders, including the King of Morocco. For the Republican president, this recognition would stifle the peace process in the region.
In a letter to Donald Trump, King Mohammed VI warned against moving the American embassy to Al-Quds. The Moroccan sovereign expressed his deep concerns stressing on the effects this decision might have on the peace process in the region. Details.
Several humanitarian and Muslim associations in the USA have reported acts of discrimination and vandalism since Donald Trump has been in office. They have expressed their worries and fears regarding the situation of Muslims in the country. Similar views were expressed through the results of a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.