French diplomat says that Jerusalem will be the capital of 'Palestine'

The French consul general in Jerusalem, who also carries the designation of 'ambassador to Palestine,' told French and 'Palestinian' municipal officials last month that Jerusalem will be the capital of 'Palestine.' JPost's Benny Weinthal reports that the diplomat, Frédéric Desagneaux, has since tried to walk the comments back. “Welcome to Jerusalem, capital of the future State of Palestine,”