Donald trump news on jerusalem
Here are some key news articles and statements related to Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital:
December 6, 2017:
- President Trump announces that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing decades of U.S. policy. (Source: The New York Times)
- Trump signs a presidential proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying it is "the right thing to do." (Source: CNN)
Reaction from around the world:
- Many countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Arab League, condemn the decision, saying it undermines the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. (Source: BBC)
- The United Nations Security Council votes 14-1 to reject the U.S. decision, with the United States casting the lone dissenting vote. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Palestinian leaders say the decision is a "declaration of war" and call for international action to stop it. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
- The decision is seen as a major blow to the Palestinian Authority, which had been seeking international recognition of East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. (Source: The Guardian)
- The move is also seen as a significant shift in U.S. policy, which had previously maintained that the status of Jerusalem should be decided through negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. (Source: The New York Times)
- The decision is widely seen as a boon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had been a strong supporter of Trump's candidacy. (Source: Haaretz)
Domestic reaction in the United States:
- Many Democrats and some Republicans in Congress criticize the decision, saying it is a departure from long-standing U.S. policy and could harm the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. (Source: The Hill)
- Some evangelical Christians and conservative Jews praise the decision, saying it is a fulfillment of biblical prophecy and a recognition of Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem. (Source: The Christian Post)
- The decision is also seen as a major issue in the 2018 midterm elections, with many Democrats using it as a campaign issue to criticize Trump's foreign policy. (Source: The Washington Post)
Aftermath:
- The decision leads to widespread protests and violence in the Middle East, with several countries cutting diplomatic ties with the United States. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States embassy in Israel is relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, despite widespread international criticism. (Source: The New York Times)
- The decision is seen as a major factor in the collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, with many experts saying it has made a two-state solution increasingly unlikely. (Source: The Guardian)