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Erdogan says Trump's Middle East peace plan 'absolutely unacceptable' 

'The plan to give Jerusalem to Israel is absolutely unacceptable,' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

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ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lambasted a Middle East plan unveiled by US counterpart Donald Trump as "absolutely unacceptable" in comments published Wednesday.

"Jerusalem is sacred for Muslims. The plan to give Jerusalem to Israel is absolutely unacceptable.

This plan ignores Palestinians' rights and is aimed at legitimising Israel's occupation," Erdogan said, quoted by CNN Turk broadcaster.

ALSO READ: Palestinians reject Trump peace plan, throw in 'dustbin of history'

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