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    Risking Backlash, Trump Plans To Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital

    The president's move essentially backs Israel's position on the city, which both Israel and the Palestinians claim as their capital.
    by Larry Kaplow Dec 05, 2017 3 minutes
    The U.S. Embassy building in Tel Aviv, Israel. Every president since 1995 has opted to put off a congressional act calling for the embassy to be moved to Jerusalem.

    President Trump will announce tomorrow that the United States considers Jerusalem the capital of Israel, a reversal of longstanding policy that risks stoking anger and unrest across the Middle East.

    Administration officials outlined the decision in a call with reporters Tuesday night. The announcement has been signaled for days with Arab and Muslim leaders increasing their pleas that Trump not take this step.

    Both Israel and the Palestinians claim the city is their capital. Israel captured

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