Sir: US president Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Thursday. His decision to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem can have grave repercussions for the world. The controversial decision has invited the wrath of the international Muslim community and condemnation from several other states, including Britain and Russia. Palestinians have announced ‘intifada’ (Jihad) in the face of Israel’s war crimes. Therefore, there are great chances of violent confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians which may pave the way for widespread clashes before US and Israeli embassies across the Muslim world. As ever, Trump’s credibility and competence have been challenged once again and this move should only be seen as another nail in his coffin. The United Nations should immediately respond to this illegitimate and poorly thought out action. Besides this the OIC, Arab League and a recently formed coalition of 39-Muslim countries should put pressure on the international community including the UN, EU, ICJ, and human rights organizations so that they can help in reverting the Trump administration’s criminal move. Muslim countries should not hesitate to isolate Israel if she doesn’t give up her aggressive stance regarding the sacred city of Jerusalem. Syed Fakhar Imam Pakpattan Published in Daily Times, December 9th 2017.