The Latest: Merkel opposes US recognition of Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital (all times local):

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the status of Jerusalem needs to be negotiated in the context of a two-state solution and is reiterating her opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the city as Israel's capital.

While stressing that the U.S. was an important part of the peace process, Merkel told reporters in Berlin on Thursday that Germany supports United Nations efforts for a two-state solution.

She says "it is clear that in the framework of negotiating a two-state solution the status of Jerusalem also needs to be dealt with...