What they said

Reactions from leaders, former ambassadors and experts to the decision: “The Palestinian stance is determined and steadfast — there will not be a Palestinian state without East Jerusalem as its capital according to decisions by the international community.” — A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “We are deeply concerned by recent reports that President Trump is seriously considering the announcement of his decision to unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel.” — A letter from 25 former Israeli ambassadors, academics and peace activists “Moving the US embassy is a dangerous step that provokes the feelings of Muslims around the world.” — King Salman of Saudi Arabia “Jerusalem is the key to achieving peace and stability in the region and the world.” — King Abdullah of Jordan “We have always regarded Jerusalem as a final-status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties based on relevant Security Council resolutions.” — United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric “You can finesse this all you want, but Jerusalem doesn’t allow for any finesse. They can try to limit the damage all they want, but they won’t be able to, because Jerusalem is such a hot-button issue.” — Martin S. Indyk, a former American ambassador to Israel “The US recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a positive and important step, particularly amid Palestinian efforts to undermine the historic ties between the Jewish nation and the City of David.” — Amos Yadlin, executive director of Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security Studies “It is high time to move the embassy to Jerusalem. Not moving it to Jerusalem for 22 years has not brought us closer to peace.” — Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organisation of America