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Germany warns US against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Deutsche Welle ^ | 12.05.2017 | amp, ls/se (AP, dpa, Reuters)

Posted on 12/05/2017 10:54:45 PM PST by Olog-hai

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Tuesday warned the US about the dangers of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

“Recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel does not calm a conflict; rather, it fuels it even more,” Gabriel said. “It’s in everyone’s interest that this does not happen.”

Despite widespread international opposition to the move, Trump is expected to recognize the city as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. A senior administration official speaking on the condition of anonymity told AFP news agency that the president would make the announcement during a speech slated for 1 p.m. local time (1800 UTC). But Trump will reportedly also sign a legal waiver that would delay moving the embassy by another six months. […]

In Europe, the US proposal has been met with skepticism and warnings. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that he reminded Trump that the status of Jerusalem should be determined during negotiations for a two-state solution.

After meeting with US State Secretary Rex Tillerson on Tuesday, Federica Mogherini, the EU’s top diplomat, said any action that risked undermining efforts to restart peace talks “must absolutely be avoided.” …

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1 posted on 12/05/2017 10:54:45 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai; RushIsMyTeddyBear; metmom; CynicalBear; SkyPilot; tuffydoodle; tang-soo; righttackle44; ..

Jerusalem: The Cup of Trembling for all nations.

Zechariah chapter 12


2 posted on 12/05/2017 10:57:23 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Olog-hai

Germans, giving advice on how we should interact with Jews.

Thanks blockheads, you’ve done enough, we can take it from here.


3 posted on 12/05/2017 10:57:37 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ... we.)
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To: Olog-hai

Pres. Trump’s are as big as bowling balls and they are made of brass.


4 posted on 12/05/2017 10:57:49 PM PST by stylin19a (Best.Election.Ever.)
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To: Olog-hai

Germany? We’re they playing, “Horst Wessel Leid”, in the background when making their warning?


5 posted on 12/05/2017 10:59:15 PM PST by BigEdLB (To Dimwitocrats: We won. You lost. Get used to it.)
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To: Olog-hai
😹😹😹😹😹😹😹🦄💩. Strong letter to follow?
6 posted on 12/05/2017 10:59:35 PM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Olog-hai

Denazification incomplete. Needs another application


7 posted on 12/05/2017 10:59:48 PM PST by faithhopecharity (“Politicians aren’t born, they’re excreted.” - Marcus Tillius Cicero (3 BCE))
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To: Olog-hai

Calm a conflict???????? That is done by ending the conflict.


8 posted on 12/05/2017 10:59:52 PM PST by blackdog
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To: Olog-hai

Oh noes. Now Angela thinks she runs US foreign policy


9 posted on 12/05/2017 11:02:58 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Olog-hai

Just can’t believe how dense they are. Germans, telling us not to support the Jews too closely. Freaking amazing.


10 posted on 12/05/2017 11:04:36 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ... we.)
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To: faithhopecharity

After the war, the US engaged in that for a mere two years, and then handed it off to Adenauer. He declared it “over” just three years after that, and nobody thought to audit that declaration. Sort of like Obama telling his corrupt executive departments to investigate themselves.


11 posted on 12/05/2017 11:07:04 PM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Olog-hai

Man Germany, the apple doesn’t fall far from the generational tree does it!

I and II just would not work out.

Hey Germany maybe III will be a real charmer of a blast! /s


12 posted on 12/05/2017 11:08:31 PM PST by patriotfury (May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tent!)
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To: stylin19a
Image result for
"brass balls" trump
13 posted on 12/05/2017 11:09:35 PM PST by sparklite2 (I hereby designate the ongoing kerfuffle Diddle-Gate.)
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To: Olog-hai; All; DesertRhino

Sigmar Gabriel, stick your head where the sun doesn’t shine.

You have effd up Germany and the EU so much; You have ZERO, ZIP, NO authority regarding United States foreign policy; so, up yours.


14 posted on 12/05/2017 11:10:12 PM PST by A strike (Academia is almost as racist as Madison Ave.)
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To: Olog-hai

This is the second article about Sigmar. Did anybody ask for Sigmar’s opinion on world affairs, or is he just mouthy?


15 posted on 12/05/2017 11:16:47 PM PST by GnuThere
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To: Olog-hai

It’s time for the Germans to get their asses kicked by Islam. Who cares.


16 posted on 12/05/2017 11:17:49 PM PST by LoneRangerMassachusetts (Behind enemy lines)
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The concerned Barbarians opine.


17 posted on 12/05/2017 11:19:26 PM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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So who asked Germania for their input?


18 posted on 12/05/2017 11:24:18 PM PST by Enterprise (Do away with all symbols of past slavery. Start with the Democrat Party.)
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To: stylin19a

El jefe tiene covfefes muy grande

In engrish:

Trump has balls as big as church bells.


19 posted on 12/05/2017 11:25:38 PM PST by Electric Graffiti (Obama voters killed America...Treat them accordingly.)
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To: Olog-hai

Why would we care what a Muslim country thinks?


20 posted on 12/05/2017 11:26:35 PM PST by Scott from the Left Coast
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