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Jerusalem is Israel’s capital:U.S.
Context
Latest development on Palestine issue
What has happened?
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed decades of policy and recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite warnings from around the world that the gesture will further drive a wedge between Israel and the Palestinians.
Plans to move embassy
US administration would also begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is expected to take years
Significance of the move
The move reflects the reality of Jerusalem as the centre of Jewish faith and the fact that the city is the seat of the Israeli government
Backdrop
Mr. Trump’s predecessors — from Bill Clinton to George Bush — made similar promises on the campaign trail, but quickly reneged upon taking office
