U.S. President Donald Trump has formally confirmed that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's historic and current capital.
He says it's just a matter of reality, and that's why the U.S. embassy should be located there.
The decision has been met with criticism both in the region and back in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump showed his signature after signing the proclamation.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says, the reality is that Jerusalem is Israel's capital.
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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he wants the American embassy moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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Whilst denying that his decision has any impact on the final status issues of the long-stalled peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians, President Trump endorsed negotiations among all the parties.
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