'There is no leader like you in the whole country who can give not only to the Arabs and not only to the Jews,' said Mayor of Nazareth Ali Salam.

The Muslim mayor of Nazareth expressed outrage over the US' decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital by cancelling Christmas 'artistic performances' in the Christian holy site.

The mayor of Nazareth says Abbas offered him political power in his predominantly Arab city in return for supporting Israel's Arab political party.