Dominica followed international law on Jerusalem vote says PM Skerrit

Screenshot showing the results of the vote on Thursday

Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has said Dominica followed international law when it voted against a US decision on the status of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The Prime Minister spoke briefly on the matter during a live interview on state-owned DBS Radio on Friday morning.

“We are simply going according to previous United Nations decisions on the matter and respecting the international laws…” he stated.

At an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Dominica joined 128 countries around the world that voted in favour of a resolution rejecting US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The decision also includes a plan to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.

Nine countries voted against, while 35 abstained.

The vote is non-binding but it shows the isolation the US is facing on the issue.

The US has said it will move its embassy to Jerusalem regardless of the vote.

“That is what the American people want us to do and it is the right thing to do,” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said. “This vote will make a difference in how Americans look at the UN, and this vote will be remembered.”

The status of Jerusalem has long remained a sensitive topic and one of the core issues in the Israeli-Palestine conflict.

Israel annexed the eastern part of Jerusalem after the 1967 War and proclaimed it as its ‘eternal, undivided city.’

The Palestinians see East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.

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68 Comments

  1. Just Me
    December 27, 2017

    show me Palestine in the Qur’an.
    http://www.templemount.org/quranland.html

  2. J.John Charles
    December 25, 2017

    Some say before 1948 there was no nation called Israel.Others,Israel disobeyed God and crucified the Messiah so God is done with them.An other group believes it’s Europeans (Zionist) who came and occupied Arabs land.But long before this God called one man from Iraq Abram/Abraham and brought him to a country now called Israel,and said to him “Lift up your eyes now and look from the place where you are northward and South,east and west,for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.”
    It’s like Abraham standing at the round about in Pond Case and says to him all around you is yours and descendants forever.God made the same promise to his son Isaac.”For you and your descendants I give all this lands.”Genesis 26:1-3.Again to Abraham’s grandson Jacob his name was changed to Israel
    “God said to him,I am God Almighty ……The land I gave Abraham and Isaac I give to you and your descendants after you I give this land Gen.35:11-12.
    Who are the descendants?

    • Me
      December 27, 2017

      You sure it wasn’t Skerrit and not Abraham standing at Pont Casse?

  3. Blackman
    December 24, 2017

    Not all palestinians are Muslims in fact the wife of late Arafat is Christian. Christians are also denied basic human rights. When the state of Israel was creates in 1947 it was not based on Biblical premises. That resolution that created the state of Israel also gave Estesrn Jerusalem to the Palestinians. That is the law Hon pm was referring.

  4. Chaz
    December 24, 2017

    Very disappointing by PM. He made a wrong decision and I believe he strike a deal with the UN and sold his soul to them. God word still stand, those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will be curse. I choose blessing any day. If PM does not repeat before God. God will move him out of the way and put someone who has heart after God and will stand for biblical principles and values.

    We need to intercede on behalf of Dominica, that one man wrong ungodly decision has no affect on the Dominica nation as the people of Dominica did not support the vote.

    • Gary
      December 24, 2017

      Wow, religious beliefs and the things it does to the mind.

  5. Real!!!!
    December 24, 2017

    Well Skerrit follow International Law when it applies for Dominica benefits……Stop giving dodgy characters and criminals our Diplomatic Passports all over the place which is against INTL LAW.

  6. Alepie
    December 24, 2017

    Skerrit, you say you (Dominica) followed international law on Jerusalem. But international is not necessarily correct. I say to you and to all those in your government that God’s Law as layeecdown in the Bible is greater and more just than international law. And the Bible says that Jerusalem and all other lands west of the Jordan river is the possession of the children of Jacob (the Jews and other Israelis) forever. Hence, no international law can change God’s law on Jerusalem. Your decision to vote against Trump on Jerusalem is misguided and dangerous. For this you (Dominica) and the rest of the 127 countries who defied God’s law to keep Jerusalem divided will drink bitter waters. I hope the day will come when Dominicans will put wiser leaders in to govern them. Long live the USA, Palau, and others who voted to recognize Jerusalem! God will bless you for this: “I will bless those who bless you (Israel).” To Jamaica, Trinidad, and Antigua-Barbuda who abstained, you did the right…

    • Gary
      December 25, 2017

      To suggest that international law is not necessarily correct and then proclaim the Bible is the ultimate law is somewhat nonsensical on your part. Why is it in all the holy books written for mankind, the Bible is the only book that proclaims such thing. Look at the Laws of nature they affect everyone on this planet regardless where they live, why is it a book called the Bibble claiming to contain God’s Laws is written for a specific religion ignoring the rest of mankind, does this make sense. Do you think it is only Dominica who needs wiser leaders. To suggest that countries who vote against the resolution or abstain will get some favor with God is absurd and ludicrous and shows gross ignorance, so long for your religious beliefs.

  7. December 24, 2017

    JEHOVAH ( GOD ) is not looking for any lawyer or lawyers to plead HIS case for HIM..Israel is as old as Egypt,Lebanon,Syria,Jordan and many more of the surrounding nations..JEHOVAH ( GOD ) drove them out off the land on more than one occasion for disobeying HIM,,that’s in the past,,present and beyond ,,HE said that,HE is going to bring them back into the land and never more will HE throw them out,as a matter of fact HE said, HE is not finish dealing with them as yet..So Let’s see who’s more powerful GOD or man !!
    HE did not say on HIS return that HE would touch down in Dominica, in America, in Africa. HE said Israel, that’s where HE will be touching down. And we all are going to know whether dead or alive..so everyone hang tight in there..I will say it again,it’s a spiritually scene that’s playing out before our very eyes ,and some are viewing it with spiritual lens and a good many are viewing it with natural lens..GOD does not want any lawyer or Lawyers to plead HIS case…..

  8. Ibo France
    December 23, 2017

    You religious zealots cling to your false doctrines steadfastly. It becomes chucklesome to me. The present set of people who occupy Israel CANNOT be God’s chosen people, that’s a fallacy. These occupiers are among some of the most narcissistic, odious, and reprehensible people on this planet. They CANNOT be God’s chosen people. That’s a monumental misconception. Israeli was one of the few countries that had diplomatic ties with the South African Apartheid Government. Some African Jews were allowed to emigrate to Israel. Many of them are seeking repatriation because they are treated like sub-human beings. They live in ghetto-like locations, they are denied proper education, employment and decent homes. They are often beaten on the streets, imprisoned and deny their basic human rights especially to speak out about the abuse meted out to them by law enforcement. The Israelis even manage to treat the Palestinians worse. History would side with Skerrit on this one for sure.

    • Alepie
      December 26, 2017

      Only history, you, and people like will side with Sherrit, not God. Skerrit and Dominica will pay a price for this, they will not like. Whatever you think of Israel is of no consequence. They are the apple of God’s eyes ( the decendents of Jocasta) regardless. And God is on their side, whether you like it or not. Period.

    • Man bite dogs
      December 28, 2017

      @ Ibo France, I am with you on that one, On the other hand not a lot of people would know that.

  9. I fear God not man
    December 23, 2017

    Small Israel, well tiny Israel compared to the surrounding arab state, only middle east state where all three abrahamic Faiths are practiced whiteout persecution yet the world is against her.. common sense well say something spiritual evil is going on here in today’s world against Israel…well is a post truth world.. know Christ Jesus , know the truth, … merry Christmas and God will still bless Dominica, cause on a whole we are a God fearing nation… we stand with the 12 tribes of Israel,,, all those who came from Africa, Europe, Asia and different parts of the world who now live in Israel

    • Man bite dogs
      December 28, 2017

      Israel rubbish rubbish a fake state of land grabbers.

    • Man bite dogs
      December 28, 2017

      Israel is all about rubbish it is a bit of Land given to them in 1947 by the British, Now they have become the biggest land grabbers in the middle east.

  10. The Truth
    December 23, 2017

    All you know the bible so well and all you don’t know that after the reign of Solomon civil war divided Isreal into two separate kingroms. The kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel had their own capital city and it was not Jerusalem. Jerusalem was capital city of the Kingdom of Judea. The Chaldeans, Persians, Romans, Arabs have all possessed Jerusalem. The Christian crusaders conquered Jerusalem from the Arabs and created the Kingdom of Jerusalem, not Israel, with a king of European birth. Saladin retook Jerusalem from the European crusaders and considered Jerusalem as a holy capital for Jewish, Christian and Moslem faiths. It took the Christians centuries of crusades, and atrocities against humanity to let Jerusalem just be. The twelve tribes and the Israelites are history. What we have is newcomers called Israeli causing trouble.

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      You have no idea what you talking about!! If you read the Bible Long david name jeresulem the capital of Israel which was 10000 of years ago … there is no mentioned of Palestinian. People they are all Arabs attempting to destroy Israel by political means . They fail with war and they will fail with politics . This city belongs the God of the Israel’s and the Christian . The lord said all countries who seek to decided Jerusalem’s will be curse and devised .. Of you ever believe in God you should begin to pray for dominica . I am predicting that Skeritt will not win the next election

  11. Appauled
    December 23, 2017

    Are u that desperate to fit in with the big fishes Skerrit? Dominica is now an enemy of Israel and no matter what we do or claim, the curses will always prevail. I am Israel. Choo pool Dominica right about now.

    • lmckoy
      December 24, 2017

      Dominica has the right to decide for itself. Why does anyone have to be “enemy” just because they disagree?

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      Tell them Brother our small country is in trouble unless the head of government is replaced

  12. Ferrar_FenTon_Bible
    December 23, 2017

    This all has clear biblical ramifications. As I’ve noted in previous posts, Zephaniah 2:1-11 prophesies that God will create a Jewish nation in the old Promised Land in the latter days of this age. This passage also decrees God’s wrath on nations that oppose his will to create a Jewish nation there and his opposition to nations that “magnify themselves against their (the Jews) border.” The Palestinians (and other nations) routinely “magnify themselves” vs. the Israeli nation on border issues. Those who oppose the Jewish nation’s right to exist can expect the Creator God to be their enemy. Zechariah 12:1-7 prophesies that God himself will make the city of Jerusalem a “cup of trembling” and a “burdensome stone” to all nations in the latter days of our age. That had been fulfilled many times, but it has now had a penultimate fulfillment in the recent UN vote. God says he will “cut in pieces” those who oppose his will on the matter, and this prophecy make it clear that God has decided…

    • Gary
      December 24, 2017

      Before you talk about biblical ramifications especially when making reference to Israel you have to understand the players in such a story, including the entity referred to as God. Frist of, there is nothing holy about Israel. A land that is steeped in history with the most violent atrocities in the name of God cannot be a holy place. Israel is an acronym for three deities, Isis, Ra, and EL. The people who occupy the land today and called themselves Jews are pawns in an esoteric evil political agenda masterminded by an evil entity or entities.To quote the Bible as a source of justification ignoring the violence, politics, and involvement of an evil entity is somewhat a folly.

      The divine intelligence, the source of creation does not give preference to any group of people based on race or religion. Did God really say he will “cut in pieces” those who oppose his will on the matter.

  13. J.John Charles
    December 23, 2017

    Those who say this is international law,the PM is in the majority. Let me remind you God is never in the majority,as a matter of fact, God said in the 5th book of the bible “You shall not follow a multitude to do evil.”
    You may not like Trump but this man is on the right track.
    This little nation Israel is special in God’s sight,and whoever touches her is fighting against God.

    • Gary
      December 24, 2017

      When you say quote “This little nation Israel is special in God’s sight, and whoever touches her is fighting against God” such a nonsensical statement it is not made from a standpoint of reason and understanding the nature of God, such statement is of a religious belief. What is it that makes such thing special in Gods sight. Why would a country plagued by violence, chaos and atrocities be special in God’s sight wow,

  14. John_Locke
    December 23, 2017

    President Trump and the American Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, made it clear that there will be finally be consequences for opposing the USA at the UN. :mrgreen:
    http://www.worldtribune.com/data-points-about-todays-un-the-vote-rejecting-u-s-recognition-of-jerusalem/
    Zephaniah 2 and Zechariah 12 makes clear, is the invisible court of the Creator God. Those who voted “yes” to the hypocritical UN resolution not only voted to express contempt toward the USA, but they also voted to oppose the will of God — whether they realized it or not. God’s judgment on them will eventually be far harsher than anything President Trump will do. :-x

    • Gary
      December 25, 2017

      Why masquerade under the name John Locke and write such nonsense. To suggest that a yes vote on The UN resolution is a vote to oppose God’s will says a lot about how religion robbed you of your reason to think, very sad. When people commit violence and atrocities of the worst kind on a daily basis for centuries claiming the land was given to them by God isn’t that to be considered a more barbarous matter than a vote to oppose a UN resolution.Doesn’t your bible has a commandment from God saying thou shall not commit murder, doesn’t your bible say love thy neighbor, is this being done by the people claiming to be God’s chosen people, are they going to take the land with them to the grave.

      What can be harsher than the escalation of violence resulting from Trump decision.

  15. Tidel
    December 23, 2017

    What is wrong with those religious extremist….Israel never Existed until 1948….those Zionist are just common thieves……..Well done Dominica!!

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      What’s !! Are you alien ? Israel’s has been in existence since ad 100

  16. Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
    December 22, 2017

    Roosevelt is playing a dangerous game: I am one of those who believe that Jerusalem belongs to the Jews, nevertheless, the Capital of Israel can be located any place in Israel. Roosevelt Skerrit does not have any concept of what is taking place in such a matter. The appropriate position Roosevelt and his so called representative at the UN should have taken was abstinence.

    Abstain: ( not vote!), anything involving Israel Dominica should stay out of it, have no opinions.

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      He couldn’t abstain he did it for money to repair Dominic’s remember he has a record with siding with communists country like Cuba and Venezuela. He is anti america so his vote did not t surprise me !!!

    • Gary
      December 25, 2017

      You tell me, what is the dangerous game The PM is playing, isn’t Trump playing a dangerous game.

  17. Dowad
    December 22, 2017

    You will follow international law,but disregard and break every law in Dominica. Go ahead and tie up yourself like a crab. Down the road you will pay for it.

  18. Donald Trump
    December 22, 2017

    So if 127 countries crucify Jesus we will crucify him to, what nonsense is this skerrit is not a Christian he should have abstained u just nail Dominica coffin with that vote.

    • dee
      December 23, 2017

      ”NO LAW, NO CONSTITUTION”
      Now you uttering ”International Law”
      I confused.

      • Gary
        December 27, 2017

        Why you keep repeating nonsense not understanding the context in which the words attributed to the PM was made.Confusion arises because of a lack of understanding. if you truly understood something there would be no confusion. There is a barrier to you not understanding, it’s your partisan political beliefs, remove that barrier ascertain facts before the rush to judgment and criticism and you will see how the confusion will disappear. Happy holidays

  19. Jacinta
    December 22, 2017

    All the truth is in the Bible Mr PM. That is something you should not have done.

    • Gary
      December 27, 2017

      Really, how can you make such a silly statement.

  20. Jacinta
    December 22, 2017

    All the truth is in the BIBLE.

  21. Hagee
    December 22, 2017

    This is my message to the Hon. Prime Minister: The vote you cast was not actually against President Trump’s decision but was against Israel and you’ve just started to bring this nation under a curse. How could you do such a thing? If we as a nation bless Israel, we will be blessed but if we do anything against them we will be cursed. After this devastating Hurricane you’ve found it wise to make such a decision. Let’s see the aftermath of your decision…..wait and see what God does with Dominica.

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      God sees the future the hurricane was the decision he made .

  22. UKDominican
    December 22, 2017

    Since when has Roosevelt Skerrit let international law let him bother? One only has to look at the fake diplomats he appointed took country. I support his decision on the U.N.vote but.his argument that he did so because he wants to observe international law is ridiculous.

  23. Anonymous
    December 22, 2017

    Too many religious freaks with blinkers muddling this debate. For all of you, and you an argue tithe cows come home, I do not believe for one second that God decreed that Jerusalem must be the capital of Israel. Mary Christmas to all, regardless which creed you follow or none at all. Don’t strangulate yourselves with your religion but live!

  24. Faith in God
    December 22, 2017

    Mr PM you are very wrong this time.You definitely got that one wrong.I hope you ask God to forgive you for making such a major error.May God have mercy on you and Dominica.

    • Deeyeshaveit
      December 22, 2017

      Allu hatred for the PM will blind allu eh… He wrong eh? He and the other 127 countries wrong. Tehbeh

      • Johnnie Boy
        December 25, 2017

        The majority of people said to crucify Christ did that make them right . Sacway Tehbeh . Doetish

  25. Paul Rossnof
    December 22, 2017

    We are not really interested in that wishy washy because as far as Dominica is concerned it’s neither here nor there. However, would the Prime Minister please tell us what happened to the $18 Million given to the government of Dominica by the World Bank for the redevelopment of the agricultural sector after the hurricane. I give you a few clues in case you can’t remember: people in Veille Case that have no farm and never had one received cheques to the tune of $6,000.00 each, bonafide farmers of Salisbury, Wesley and Marigot have not received a cent. How is that, please explain.
    By the way, do you intend to spend Xmas and the new year in Dominica or are you sending the holidays at your main residence in New York? Just asking.

  26. Channel 1
    December 22, 2017

    Oh I see, so is international law your government was following in this instance eh.

    Hmmmmmmmm………………..(interesting)…………… :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

  27. differing view
    December 22, 2017

    Hmm.. that’s a serious debate.. Is Dominica moving away from it christian principles and adopting another
    or is it that by doing so they are trying to keep the peace by upholding Psalm 122:6 which says, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure?

    I would be proud of my homeland Dominica if we support the interest of Israel considering that God calls Israel the “apple of His eye” which is a term of endearment (Duet. 32:10, Zech. 2:8). there is also the conditional offer in which it is clear that God adds a blessing to those Nations and PEOPLE who bless Israel and a curse on those who curse Israel (Gen. 12:2-3).

  28. Erasmus B. Black
    December 22, 2017

    “Dominica followed international law on Jerusalem vote says PM Skerrit.” I concur. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. No Ifs, no buts, no cuts.

  29. Blind mice
    December 22, 2017

    Why couldn’t we abstain. This is a vote against Israel and not a vote against America. Dominica should be careful to always vote on the principles set by God which can be found in all our laws. Because the UN has voted a particular way before does not mean we should continue voting that way. Anyways the US will do whatever it wants regardless of the UN vote.

    • Opinionated
      December 22, 2017

      LOL, Dominica took the correct position.

  30. Massacre
    December 22, 2017

    I am the last person to support Skerro. But this time he acted correctly in this matter. These events taking place in the Middle East has nothing to do with the Bible , but everything to do with current affairs (as of 100 yrs ago). After WW1, the British Gov’t was looking for a place to settle the Europeans Jews because they told the Allies where the Germans were hiding their weapons. Balfour Agreement. “Hint Hint!” So in WW2 the Germans took revenge on them and we all know what happened I condemn it , it was atrocious
    After WW2, the British looked everywhere for a place to settle the European Jews, even in Uganda was considered at one time but they insisted that they want Palestine and hence there they are.
    So this is a human construct and not what they are making us believe.
    Even before WW1 there were Jews and Arabs living in Palestine side by side with each in Peace. It was not until they came all this current stuff is occurring.
    Where is this in the Bible? I am a…

    • De Londoner
      December 22, 2017

      Massacre, you are adequately right. “Israel” were a bunch of Jews “running away” post Hitler.

      • UKDominican
        December 23, 2017

        You are despicable. Running away from concentration camps and gas chambers?

    • Ras Ju
      December 22, 2017

      One of the very few comments that show any knowledge about this issue.

    • Azurite Boss
      December 24, 2017

      It’s clear you don’t know your history and the Bible I was always wondering why the hurricane change course now I know

  31. Skerro_Sot
    December 22, 2017

    Dominica will never rise again, in Zechariah 12:1-7, a key prophecy about the Jews in the latter days refers to the city of Jerusalem and the Jews (“Judah”) almost as if they were synonymous or inseparably linked. Dominica just following Cuba, Venezuela and china to the pits of hell. The UN first voted to partition the British Protectorate of Palestine into a Jewish and Arab state in 1947. Trump’s announcement has occurred in 2017–seventy years later. This is very significant

  32. analy thomas
    December 22, 2017

    continuation: together are the children of God in it, Just like Noah and lot! This is also added mercy for America! Will we receive the same favor for our decisions? I don’t think so! Watch out Dominica! We just blew it!
    Palestine is Islamic just like the other nations around Israel who seek to wipe out the face of Israel. How would you feel if you were surrounded by enemies who have the capabilities to wipe you out with two nuclear bombs as in the case of Iran? Does Israel not have the right to exist with it’s rightful, biblical boundaries that God almighty has given them? Why do you think that the temple mount will be built there?
    People, watch and pray!
    Israel SHALL defend itself with or without the UN. God is God over the UN and the Earth, even of the heavens! Brace yourselves!
    What we need to do right now is repent and turn away from our ways and seek God’s face! Your decisions today will greatly affect your eternal future. God is still waiting because you have life!…

    • De Londoner
      December 22, 2017

      Israel landed on the Middle East!

  33. analy thomas
    December 22, 2017

    May the God of Israel open our eyes in this regard! Again, politically correct has nothing to do with the truth of Jesus Christ! The God of gods and king of kings has made it known that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel! In previous posts, the UN was explained as a driving force against the Lord. This is again prophesy.
    “We are simply going according to previous United Nations decisions on the matter and respecting the international laws…”
    The previous decisions are in 1992 when countries voted against Israel’s occupancy in Jerusalem as stated in the first post.
    Now read your bibles people. Check out your world maps and review the news on the blueprints of the temple mount in Jerusalem! Palestine Will become a free state for a little while and Israel WILL find their rightful place. Trump is doing just what he has to do!
    Not everyone is God fearing and we all know how it is in the developed countries. The only thing which is holding America

    • Opinionated
      December 22, 2017

      He intends to bless Israel with a condition – it’s not automatic! Did Israel fulfill their covenant? They have rejected the Messiah and have killed other prophets; how can they be chosen?

      The reality is the world sees clearly the injustices done towards the Palestinian people for over 60 years. It is so sad that you people are programmed believing this lie. Wake up.

  34. Chakademus
    December 22, 2017

    So as so-called “International Law” goes against truth, reality, historical fact and fairness you side with international law and oppose truth, reality, historical fact and fairness?

    • Dominican
      December 22, 2017

      What is the Truth?

      • Chakademus
        December 22, 2017

        God’s Word is truth.

    • Opinionated
      December 22, 2017

      The world is seeing the evil of the Zionist regime every day. Normal and sane human beings see the suffering of the Palestinian people. Those who believe in this idea that these so called Jews are the chosen people are living a lie. These so called Jews in the Christian book of revelation are called the synagogue of Satan. When will you people understand?

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