Palestinians denounce U.S. bill to recognize Jerusalem

Wednesday, October 2, 2002

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- On Tuesday, ministers and other Palestinians fumed at the new U.S. legislation that encouraged recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, warning that it would complicate peace efforts and could cost lives.

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