DONALD TRUMP’S decision to proclaim Jerusalem as Israel’s eternal capital will bring neither peace nor security for Israelis or Palestinians.

Despite his claim to be assisting the currently non-existent Middle East process, the US president’s crass and provocative statement is designed for domestic consumption.

It fulfils his election pledge to Jewish supporters of Israel and to Evangelical Christians who believe that relocation of all Jews to Israel and their acceptance of Jesus as saviour are a prelude to rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ.