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Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

| Trump 45 & 47

Trump formally recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital and announces plans to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv, breaking with decades of US foreign policy. The decision draws widespread international condemnation; the UN General Assembly passes a non-binding resolution 128-9 condemning it. The embassy move is completed in May 2018, coinciding with deadly protests in Gaza.

  • T1 White House / State Department Official
  • T2 Reuters Major