Brussels pretensions brewing over the status of jerusalem jerusalem as israels couple no one can go far it doesnt appear peace that makes peace possible because recognizing reality is the substance of previous video made netanyahu tells e. U. Foreign ministers that countries like the u. S. Should recognize jerusalem as israels capital as we get an update from dresses. And see me a german politicians condemned the burning off israeli flags in but then thats off the pounds demonstrated in the german capital against president toms tuesday them decision. And a riddle to kid hits europe with a vengeance heavy still for grins for travel chaos but its of bringing to wonderland the song. Of the welcome to you im on the thought she. Israeli promise of Binyamin Netanyahu is in brussels meeting e. U. Foreign ministers this comes against the backdrop of international protests over the u. S. Decision to recognize twosome as the capital is red netanyahu says european governments should follow the u. S. And move the embassies from tel aviv to jerusalem but the e. U. Has condemned the u. S. Decision and is expected to put pressure on the israeli leader to do more to revive the Peace Process heres some of what netanyahu and the e. U. Foreign policy chief fredricka had to say you know where the European Union stands we believe. That the only realistic solution to the conflicts between israel and palestine is based on two states which are as the capital of both the state of israel and the state of palestine along the sixty seven line this is our considered position i believe that all or most of the European Countries the embassies to jerusalem record does crucial mrs rose or a couple and encourage robustly with us for security prosperity. And peace. Lets ahead of a two russes and bureau chief mike hoffman there lets listen to the two leaders that they are so far apart given that what kind of reception is the israeli leader Binyamin Netanyahu getting in brussels. Federica mongering of the e. U. Foreign policy chief that we just saw in that short video mention the words friends and partners i think three or four times right in the beginning so she tried to give Binyamin Netanyahu a friendly start after all animosity might be too strong word but there were very strong words exchanged in the last weeks after the trumpet ministration recognize jerusalem as the israeli capital so they try to give a good start but of course as soon as they Start Talking you saw the differences very very clearly and quite frankly federica mother really is said to be have been horrified by the u. S. Decision last week and in fact made that has said he hoped that countries would accept the u. S. Decision and also recognize did use them as a captive is in and move their embassies that is i just wish to thinking given the strong stance that u. S. Taken on the issue there are two positions basically there is that you official position the one represented by federico green in that one is pretty clear it means jerusalem is supposed to be after negotiations between the two sides the capital of the two state solution so of two states one side israel the other side a palestinian state of course were very far away from that at the moment because the two partners arent even negotiating so thats the official e. U. Position but then the Member States themselves have different positions for example the Czech Republic is said to have been ready already last week to recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel we know that some scandinavian countries are very palestinian friendly compared to other states so you cant really say that there is a unified position within the European Union as so often and so you dont know whats going to happen in International Pressure mounts if other countries decide the u. S. Start recognizing that jerusalem as the capital of israel that might change things hard to predict at this moment. Given that the positions have become so polarized once again on this issue of jerusalem can the e. U. Play a moral proactive vill in trying to divide the Peace Process that if you want to revive the Peace Process in the middle east and thats true i guess for every kind of negotiations you need the trust of both sides you would be accepted by the palestinian side i think thats safe to say but israel theres not a whole lot of trust there at the moment theres another problem you really left that game around two thousand and two thousand and nine when the Obama Administration took over so they left the whole Playing Field to them and the u. S. Still effectively has that but the Trump Administration of course is filling that field in a different way and also. The antisemitism that we are witnessing in some European Countries is on the rise for example in germany for example in france and thats not really helping Building Trust in israel so difficult for the you would take a lot of effort it would take a lot of trust building to get back into that game max so fun the bus is better schieffer d. W. Thank you very much for that. As you heard max talk about anti semitism angle with Donald Trumps decision on jerusalem boyd over in berlin at the weekend several people were arrested after thousands of purpose in protesters took to the streets the demonstrations of spock concerns about antisemitism after protest his bond at least three israeli flags two of them outside the u. S. Embassy its located next to the National Holocaust memorial some protests is also chanted anti jewish Slogans Police have launched an investigation into the flag butting incident in a german lawmakers a strongly condemned the flag burning Justice Minister heikal mosque treating any kind of addison it isnt is an attack on everyone at the semitism must never be allowed to have a place in society again the interior minister too must be mizzy also strongly lashed out at the flag but as saying we do not accept jews all the state of israel being insulted in this shameful way and the German Government spokesperson stephanie but had this to say. Individual demonstrations over the weekend slogans were chanted israeli flags were burned in the state of israel and jews in general were insulted in a disgraceful manner. It is shameful to see the cemeteries and paraded so openly on the streets of germany germany has especially close. With the state of israel and all people of the jewish faith are laws on free speech and right of assembly all for everyone the right to peaceful protest but that freedom is not a Carte Blanche for anti semitic slurs or hatred and for violence and its important that we all oppose such behavior at every opportunity. That was the German Government spokesperson im joined now by our Political Correspondent simon young from a parliamentary food has some of the german ministers and the government making very tough statements there with that they want to send a very strong message on their. Yeah im retired i think they want to make it clear that protest against the decision by President Trump to recognize to root slim is israels capital mustnt be allowed to spill over into anti semitic violence and of course theres always some potential for that here in germany especially in big cities like berlin where youve got a launch immigrant population with sympathy for the palestinian cause and its pretty clear that some of these people demonstrating over the weekend in berlin outside the u. S. Embassy were very angry and you know a longstanding opponents of israel and some flag burning is illegal in many countries what is the situation here in germany. Yeah meters are as i understand it theres no special protection for israeli flags all foreign flags and state symbols enjoy a certain amount of protection if they are being officially shown for instance flags flying on Embassy Buildings but even unofficial flags or homemade flags such as was at least one of the flags being burned over the weekend here in berlin even that could be the give rise to a criminal proceedings for instance of police believed that there was incitement to ethnic hatred and police say theyre looking into that possibility and of course there are these special sensitivities here in germany is the government spokesman alluded to there because of history because of the holocaust and the relations between germany and israel and some family rests on me during demonstrations over the weekend is it known whether these arrests the specifically in relation to the flag burning incident yeah i mean you know what whats happened over the weekend is clearly a matter of concern to the police theyve stepped in theyve say theyve arrested or detained at least ten people and charges may be brought against some of them its not clear whether that specifically in relation to flag burning theyre looking into whether crimes have been committed but these could be public order offenses or incitement to hatred as i suggested or indeed some other form of form the charge could ultimately be brought well have to wait and see some of the other parliamentary studious thank you. Turning on to other news and russias president Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial redress of Russian Troops from syria he made the announcement on a surprise visit to an ad base in syria and the russian leader went on to egypt the jewels with his counterpart. There discussing the various ongoing crises in the middle east off to egypt putin is expected to travel on to turkey. Some breaking news just coming in early all of you Member States have formally decided to widen defense cooperation the move leaves the foundation for a proposed European Defense union we have more on that story as more details emerge let me now bring you up to date with some other stories making news around the was a major flare up in southern californias largest wildfire has triggered new evacuations the base has been moving closer to the city of Santa Barbara fires in the area have forced two hundred thousand people to flee their homes and destroyed hundreds of houses. Venezuelas president Nicolas Maduro has banned key opposition parties from next years president ial election he claimed the move was based on the partys decision to boycott miral elections on sunday on the opposition was protesting against what claims is a rigged electoral system saudi arabia has to end its thirty five year ban on cinemas the first one would stay open early next year the only spot of change is being introduced in the conservative country by muhammad bin salon the powerful crown prince. Large parts of europe have been covered in a blanket of snow and the images you are seeing are drawing footage here from the netherlands but the reality for travelers across europe was rather less tranquil there was chaos on the roads in britain of the heaviest snowfall in four years and germany also got its first heavy dusting off the year here too there were distractions but for many it was also an opportunity to have a bit of fun. That day of going nowhere fast however intrepid. This the sight for thousands of passengers at germanys Frankfurt Airport snowplows and the ice is unable to stop the cancellation of more than three hundred flights there on sunday. Widespread destruction across britain to tens of thousands of passengers left without flights at europes Busiest Airport london heathrow. While police advised those attempting road journeys to stay home unless travel was critical the heaviest snowfall in four years created treacherous conditions. But i will be surprised to get shredded tire that is just horrible to be stuff like this is that absolutely freeze them very. Hard really scary very year and. Northern europe has been covered with snow with temperatures dropping well below zero. The cold front brought with it high winds this passenger ferry was stranded for several hours after running aground near the french port of cali weather warnings are in place across much of the country. But for those who didnt have somewhere to be the freeze provided ample entertainment. Its a perk its great for the children finally we have snow. Itll be as why does this come christmas. Theres often all too often so obviously going to take for granted everyone. People across the continent able to simply enjoy the snow the forecast is good more wintry weather is expected over the coming days. Youre watching the news coming up ahead after weeks of explosive gains the Cryptocurrency Bitcoin is not officially traded on the Chicago Options Exchange and would it help stabilize the currencies prize me give you more in Business News coming up after a short break. And that is with the humphrey who is standing by so do is say but news if you can. Is