The leaders of Romania and Honduras on Sunday announced that they will recognize Jerusalem as Israels capital, following the lead of US President Donald Trump. Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez delivered their announcements at the American Israel Public Affairs Committees annual conference in Washington. The announcements were welcomed by Israeli politicians. However, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, a government rival whos in charge of the East European nations foreign policy, said the prime minister hadnt consulted with him over the decision. He accused her of "total ignorance" of foreign policy. He also described the move as a breach of international law, and said that in any case, such a shift would require presidential approval. The move is considered controversial as it goes against the rest of the European Union. Romania currently holds the blocs rotating presidency. The announcement made by the Romanian PM and the President of Honduras came on a day when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was beginning a Washington visit to include an AIPAC appearance and a meeting with Trump. The US president has moved his country’s embassy to Jerusalem, a step that was applauded by Israel. Guatemala followed suit. However, the move angered the Palestinians, who seek east Jerusalem as capital of a future state. Most countries have embassies in Tel Aviv out of sensitivity over the contested city. The Palestinians, and most of the international community, say the citys final status should be resolved in negotiations.