President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite warnings from around the world that the gesture further drives a wedge between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel considers the city its eternal and indivisible capital and wants all embassies based there. Trump called his decision a “a long overdue” step to advance the peace process. “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” Trump said. Today, I am delivering.”Trump acted under a 1995 law that requires the United States to move its embassy to Jerusalem.

Source: Egypt Independent December 06, 2017 16:41 UTC