Jordan's King Warns Pence About Jerusalem Controversy King Abdullah II met Vice President Pence in Amman, Jordan where he critiqued the United States decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. King Abdullah voiced his support for a two-state solution naming East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state. “Today we have a major challenge to overcome, especially with some of the rising frustrations. Your visit here I am sure is to rebuild the trust and confidence." King Abdullah II told Pence