Turkey criticized Kosovo for its decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, saying that the decision "is against international law, including the United Nations resolutions adopted on this issue."

It added, "It is clear that any step towards this direction will not serve the Palestinian cause and undermine the vision of a two-state solution."

For its part, the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said in a statement that the decision of Kosovo to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem "running counter to relevant international and UN resolutions, most notably Security Council resolution 478."

"The OIC reasserts its supportive stance on the Palestinian issue, grounded in the concept of peace through UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, both based on the Two-State solution with eastern al-Quds (Jerusalem) being the capital of the State of Palestine. A contrary, unilateral action is the worst course of action to take, and it will not serve the peace process," it added.

Meanwhile, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit slammed the decision, saying that it is in violation of United Nations resolutions and constitutes a violation of international law, which considers Jerusalem to be occupied territory and prohibits the transfer of embassies there.

Aboul Gheit underlined that it goes against international consensus regarding opening embassies in occupied Jerusalem, which was violated by only two countries – the United States and Guatemala.

Moreover, he pointed out that the UN Security Council resolutions are clear, mainly 478 of 1980 which condemns Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem and prohibits countries to move embassies there.

He highlighted that "opening an embassy in Jerusalem does not change the fact that it is an occupied city and will not decide its future, which could be done only through negotiations considering that Jerusalem is one of the more important final status issues between the Palestinian and Israeli sides."

"Recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel contradicts the principle of a peaceful settlement and the two-state solution," he added.

It is worth noting that last Monday, Kosovo and Israel held a virtual meeting to establish ties. Kosovo's Foreign Minister Meliza Haradinaj-Stublla said that "Recognition by Israel is one of the greatest achievements for Kosovo, coming at a key moment for us, thanks to the United States of America, our common and eternal ally."