The Palestinians are praising Trump's decision not to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem, saying it strengthens the chances of peace.
President Mahmoud Abbas' spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh (nah-BEEL' ah-boo reh-DAY'-nuh), says the decision is an "important positive step" that illustrates the U.S. seriousness about promoting peace.
The Palestinian ambassador to Washington, Hussam Zomlot, says the move "gives peace a chance."
Zomlot says: "We are ready to start the consultation process with the US administration. We are serious and genuine about achieving a just and lasting peace."
The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as their capital. Israel captured the area from Jordan in the 1967 Mideast war and claims all the city as its eternal capital.
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