Jerusalem (CNN) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas appears to have confirmed reports that the Trump administration has earmarked Abu Dis, a town adjacent to Jerusalem, as the capital of a future Palestinian state, during a speech to the PLO Central Council. "Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the state of Palestine," Abbas told delegates at a meeting on Sunday called to discuss the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel . Previous US administrations have hewed to the international consensus that East Jerusalem, which includes the Old City and its key religious sites, would be the capital of any Palestinian state. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Abbas' remarks. Attendees are expected to discuss ramifications of the US' recognition and strategies, according to official news agency Wafa.

Source: CNN January 15, 2018 01:00 UTC