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Donald Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

On 6 December 2017, Donald Trump announces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and preparations to move the embassy from Tel Aviv.

The US decision does not internationally settle the city’s sovereignty boundaries. The UN maintains that Jerusalem is a final-status issue to be resolved through negotiations. The embassy’s actual move follows in 2018.

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