Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday that the Palestinian people will no longer accept a role from the U.S. in the Mideast peace deal.

Abbas made the comments at a summit in Turkey consisting of leaders of Islamic nations and cited President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, according to The Associated Press.

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Abbas went on to call Trump's decision a "crime," the AP said.

Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, has been tasked with developing a plan to promote peace in the region.

He said earlier this month, before Trump’s Jerusalem announcement, that both Israelis and Palestinians “really trust” Trump, which had allowed the two sides to make progress.

Abbas announced on Saturday that he would not meet with Vice President Pence when he visits the region later this month.

Trump's decision for the U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has sparked unrest.

Palestinians have called for east Jerusalem to be set aside as the capital of a future independent state. Israel, however, cites the holy city as its own capital, with its prime minister and legislature stationed there.

The international community views Tel Aviv as Israel's capital.