President Donald Trump is a 'maniac' for Israel embassy move, hears Dáil

The Dáil heard claims that US president Donald Trump is a “maniac” whose proposed diplomatic strategy in Jerusalem could provoke a third intifida, or Palestinian uprising.

President Donald Trump is a 'maniac' for Israel embassy move, hears Dáil
Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
Juno McEnroe

TDs questioned why Mr Trump plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a step international observers fear could fire up fresh conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said the move would be be seen as the “most provocative” across the Muslim world.

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