Instead, Mr. Trump emphasized the domestic political dimension of the decision. It has drawn a storm of criticism from Arab and European leaders, which swelled on Tuesday night after the White House confirmed Mr. Trump’s plans. Instead, Mr. Trump entrusted that task to his son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner. Mr. Trump’s promise to move the embassy appealed to evangelical voters and pro-Israel American Jews, including Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas casino magnate. Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state, and most of the world considers it occupied territory.

Source: New York Times December 06, 2017 15:33 UTC