UN Jerusalem vote: Trump threatens to cut off financial aid to countries that support the resolution

Thursday, December 21st 2017 - 10:32 UTC

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United States president Donald Trump has threatened to cut off financial aid to countries that back a United Nations resolution opposing the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Earlier this month, Mr Trump took that step amid international criticism. Read full article

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Brit Bob
A number of countries are annoyed, including the UN because they believe that Israel is wrong to occupy its post 1967 territory. Some believe that Israel has breached international law. The situation is not straightforward. (In the same respect the Argentinians believe that the Falkland Islanders are an implanted population).

Falklands – Implanted Population (1 page):
https://www.academia.edu/30505159/Falklands_Implanted_Population
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Voice
Got a future one for you Bob...
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There is controversy in the world today, some believe that God made Man, others believe Man made God...
The situation is not straight forward. (In the same respect the Argentinians believe that the Falkland Islanders are an implanted population).

Falklands – Implanted Population (1 page):
https://www.academia.edu/30505159/Falklands_Implanted_Population
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chronic
Press acts like Israel didn't exist before '67.
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Asha
Trump, getting us out of NATO.
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REF: “Recognition: Jerusalem as Israel's capital”: Great news for the Arms-Traders!
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