Presidents have long sought to avoid the question of Israel’s capital city, putting off any change in recognition for decades. Officials say they believe that’s going to change with President Trump, however, and that next week he will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city.
Israel has claimed Jerusalem as its capital city since 1980, though this includes substantially parts of Jerusalem occupied militarily during the 1967 war, and internationally, almost no one recognizes this. As far as most of the world is concerned, Tel Aviv has remained the capital.
Trump’s decisions to recognize Jerusalem is a big issue because of its implications on the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It is likely to be a half-measure, however, as officials say Trump will not relocate the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Palestinian officials have warned the US against any potential changes to Jerusalem’s status, saying it’s not just a Palestinian issue, but one for all Arabs, Muslims, and Christians, and that they’ve warned the US repeatedly that it’s a “red line” issue.
Headline should read, “may” not, “will” recognize. You will never be a reputable outlet by suggesting assumptions are facts.
Not if the he’s quoting an “official”.
They’ve even got a ‘date’ next Wednesday. Like the last ‘end of the world’ announcement, or Nork Missile firing, or Russian invasion, we’ll just have to see what happens.
PS When does Trump light the National Menorah? That would be a great occasion to indicate the building of the ‘new temple’ – the government of Israel in Jerusalem.
I’m willing to bet the actual Israeli govt is not in favor of the move and recommends kicking the can down the road, it’s the frothing, one-eyed settlers that want it. The Kushner crowd.
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And yesterday’s NY Times fake news story about how Trump is about to force out Tillerson (again) disappears into the pile of bull droppings that is the rest of the fake news we are regularly fed and supposed to wolf down.
I hardly think that story was made out of thin air. Is Trump using disinformation to misdirect the media?
Fits in well with the story about Flynn lying to help Israel. Trump wasn’t lying about being Israel’s BFF.
Wrong time for me.
https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/eva-bartlett-interview-gaza-syria-and-north-korea-the-truth-behind-the-lies/
“American Jews who will hold their tongues rather than criticize the land-theft and apartheid policies are also part of the Israeli government.”
Why is it the responsibility of American Jews to criticize a foreign government? How is doing that any different from vocally supporting a foreign government?