Daily Mail: My act of political courage: Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital TODAY despite international fury from the Pope, the UK, Russia, China, Turkey, Iran and Palestinians who say 'he's declaring war against 1.5 billion Muslims'
* President Trump is set to announce he's recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital city, and starting the process of moving the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv
* 'Many presidents have said they want to do something, and they didn't do it; whether it's through courage or they change their mind I can't tell you,' he said
* International outcry was swift and furious ahead of speech expected at lunchtime in the U.S.
* Palestinians said it would be 'a kiss of death to the two-state solution' and Trump is 'declaring war in the Middle East'
* Pope Francis said he was 'profoundly concerned' and appealed that 'everyone respects the status quo of the city'
* China, which has good ties with Israel and the Palestinians, expressed concerns over 'possible aggravation of regional tensions'
* Iran's supreme leader said Trump's new stance represented 'incompetence and failure'
* Russia, a key Middle East player, expressed concern about a 'possible deterioration' there
* Moving the embassy to Jerusalem will unfold over 'years,' a senior White House official said; 'It won't be immediate, it won't be months, it won't be quick'
America's friends and foes unleashed fierce criticism on Wednesday ahead of Donald Trump's announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital which is expected at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.
But Trump is sticking to his guns, calling his decision an act of political courage.
The president previewed 'a big announcement' during a cabinet meeting, which he said concerns 'Israel and the Palestinians in the Middle East. And I think it's long overdue.'
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