East Jerusalem was declared the capital of Palestine

East Jerusalem was declared the capital of Palestine in the final communique of the Extraordinary Islamic Summit Conference held in Istanbul.

OIC final communique calls on world to recognize East Jerusalem as the occupied capital of Palestinian state.

Islamic countries have asked for the international community to respond positively to the call, confirming their decisions regarding East Jerusalem.

"The US administration should withdraw from the role in the process," read in the final communique and "if the US does not step back, it will be responsible for all its consequences." (ILKHA)