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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

UK religious leaders urge Liz Truss not to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem, warning of threat to peace

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The UK’s religious leaders have urged Liz Truss to drop her plan to move the British embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, warning it will damage hopes of peace in the Middle East.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Westminster have both spoken out against the proposed move – which would copy the controversial step taken by Donald Trump during his presidency.

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