The Arab League and Palestinians have warned the United States against moving its embassy to Jerusalem, saying such a move would set back any future peace negotiations and could spark a new wave of violence in the strife-torn region.
The warnings come as US President Donald Trump considers moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, effectively recognizing the ancient city as Israel's capital despite Palestinian claims to East Jerusalem.
White House officials say Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital without actually moving the U.S. embassy there, which he had promised to do during his campaign.
The international community has never recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital or its unilateral annexation of territory around the city's eastern sector, which it captured during the 1967 Six-Day War.
Saudi Arabia's silence is not a suprise to most while dramatic changes are taking place inland. Saudi Arabia needs international community support while establishing changes inland. However it is suprising to see Iran and Turkey's silence. Both countries have not commented on such moves. While having trouble with US courts due to Iran embargo, Turkey might consider persuading a silence diplomacy.
