U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley sent a letter to representatives of UN member-states, warning them against supporting a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The resolution, which expected to pass by sweeping majority, is slated for vote on Thursday.
“The president will be watching this vote carefully and has requested I report back on those who voted against us,” she wrote in a letter obtained by Haaretz. “Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact my team with any questions or concerns.” Haley stressed that the United States “was not asking for other countries [to] move their embassies to Jerusalem,” but “simply asking you acknowledge the historical friendship, partnership, and support we have extended and respect our decision about our embassy.”
Haley also tweeted on Tuesday that the U.S. will stand by the Jerusalem decision and will be “taking names” of those who criticize impending embassy move. “At the UN we’re always asked to do more & give more,” Haley tweeted on Tuesday. “So, when we make a decision, at the will of the American ppl, abt where to locate OUR embassy, we don’t expect those we’ve helped to target us. On Thurs there’ll be a vote criticizing our choice. The US will be taking names.”
The UN General Assembly is set to meet on Thursday at 5 P.M. Israel time (10 A.M. EST) for an emergency discussion on the unilateral American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Turkey and Yemen requested the meeting after an Egyptian draft resolution against the recognition was presented to the Security Council and was vetoed by the United States, although the 14 other members of the council voted for it.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.830088
