OIC'S CALL ON JERUSALEM

Riyadh/Ankara : The Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday called for summit of Muslim nations if-

The  United States  takes the controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

President Donald Trump faces a key decision this week over Jerusalem status, potentially reversing years of  US policy and prompting a furious response from the  Palestinians and the Arab world.

The 57 member OIC sought to amplify concern over the possible move in an emergency meeting on Monday in Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah.

''If the United States takes the step of recognizing Jerusalem as the so-called capital of Israel, we unanimously recommend holding a meeting at the head-of council of foreign ministers followed by an Islamic summit as even as soon as possible,'' the pan-Islamic body said in a statement.

The OIC also warned that recognizing Jerusalem or establishing only diplomatic mission in the disputed city would be seen as a ''blatant attack on the Arab and Islamic nations.''   

The status of Jerusalem is one of the most contentious issues of the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Most of the  international community, including the United States, does not formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, insisting the issue can only be solved through Final-status negotiations.

Central to the issue of recognition is the question of whether Trump decides to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.