Israeli right seizes on Trump electoral win

[WorldNews]

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Israeli right-wing politicians rushed to capitalise on Donald Trump's election as US president on Wednesday, with one key minister even declaring an end to the idea of a Palestinian state. Some government ministers also pushed for Trump to follow through on his controversial commitment to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv. The move would break with decades of precedent and put Washington at odds with nearly all UN member states, illustrating concerns over the foreign policy consequences of Trump's victory.

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