Despite warnings, Donald Trump to take Jerusalem misstep'

President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday, up ending decades of careful US policy and ignoring dire warnings of a historic misstep that could trigger a surge of violence in the Middle East.

A senior administration official said Mr Trump would make the announcement — ignoring frantic warnings from US allies in the region and around the world — at 1.00 pm (1800 GMT) from the White House.

“He will say that the United States government recognises that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel,” a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.“He views this as a recognition of reality, both historic reality,” the source added, “and modern reality.”