Palestine says US decision on Jerusalem is a declaration of war

After President Trump decided to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Palestinian leaders will not receive any US delegation, including Vice President Mike Pence.

Palestinians protest against the US and Israel after the announcement of recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state.

Mr. Vassel Abu Yusif - member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) told Sputnik the above information.

Accordingly, US delegations are not welcome throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, including Vice President Pence.

"After such a decision by Trump, there will be no further negotiations with the United States, it can be considered a declaration of war against the Palestinian people and the country's leadership," - the PLO representative stated.

Previously, US President Donald Trump announced the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and decided to move the US Embassy to this city.

Earlier, it was reported that Mr. Donald Trump would soon send Vice President Mike Pence to the Middle East to negotiate on the war on terrorism.

According to Sputnik