Times of London: Britain ‘Recognises Tel Aviv as Israel’s Capital’

The status of Jerusalem is one of the hottest of topics within the Arab-Israeli conflict. Israelis are adamant that they have the sovereign right to determine their capital like any other country, but with Palestinians claiming the land as their own, much of the international community refuses to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital – at […]

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FAKE NEWS CORRECTED: Tel Aviv Isn’t the Israeli Capital and That’s Not an Opinion

Ahmed Aboudouh is a consultant editor at The Independent. He specializes in Middle East affairs. Apparently he doesn’t believe that Jerusalem should be the Israeli capital. In an opinion piece, that’s his right even though, de facto, Jerusalem is the capital. He does not, however, have the right to unilaterally declare Tel Aviv to be […]

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US Amb Friedman: Jerusalem, the Golan – and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US’ considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law. US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Wednesday spoke at the Kohelet Forum Conference, emphasizing that Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria are not in violation of international law. “A little bird has told […]

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Guatemala Embassy in Israel Celebrates Independence Day

The Guatemala embassy in Israel celebrated Guatemala’s 198th Independence Day on Wednesday night at the Friends of Zion Museum, on the embassy’s first anniversary in Jerusalem. The event was attended by US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Guatemalan Ambassador to Israel Mario Bucaro, Minister of Justice Amir Ohana, and the Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion. […]

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Deal With It: Jerusalem is Israel’s Capital

“Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.” Why does that simple five-word statement raise such controversy? Can most of the world really be wrong to deny Jerusalem’s capital status? What exactly are the counter-arguments, and how effective is Israel at balancing principle and pragmatism in the city? And does all the fuss — about the city’s […]

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Watch Clinton, Bush, And Obama Promise To Recognize Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital (And Then Do Nothing)

The United States opened an embassy to Jerusalem today at the order of President Trump, who finally fulfilled a promise former presidents made for decades. By Bre Payton The United States opened an embassy to Jerusalem today at the order of President Trump, who finally fulfilled a promise former presidents made for decades. “We will move […]

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