(ANSA) - Rome, May 22 - Israel's Ambassador to Rome Ofer
Sachs told an ANSA Forum on Tuesday that there could be no
debate about Jerusalem being the nation's capital.
"Jerusalem's status as the capital of Israel is not in
question," Sachs said.
"(United States President Donald) Trump's decision (to move
the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem) might cause problems
in the coming period, but it has also carried a message.
"We want dialogue with the Palestinians but Jerusalem will
remain our capital.
"This will not block dialogue. If the Palestinians do not
accept the mediation of the USA, it will be a mistake".
Sachs pointed out that European counties opposed to
recognizing Jerusalem as the capital are today meeting the
Israeli authorities in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem capital not negotiable -Israel
This doesn't mean we don't want dialogue, Sachs tells ANSA Forum