WorldNEW DELHI (Reuters) - A dozen Arab ambassadors have asked India to clarify its position on the U.S recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, diplomatic sources said, after New Delhi’s muted response suggested a shift in support for the Palestinian cause. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiU.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed decades of U.S. policy this month when he recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, generating outrage from Palestinians. Countries around the world, including U.S. allies Britain and France, criticized Trump’s decision, but India did not take sides. Instead, the Indian foreign ministry in a brief statement, said India’s position was consistent and independent of any third party. Palestinians want East Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state and say Trump’s move has left them marginalized and jeopardized any hopes of a two-state solution.

Source: Sunday Times December 18, 2017 08:03 UTC