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Trump Declares Jerusalem Capital of Israel in ‘Long Overdue’ Decision

Trump Declares Jerusalem Capital of Israel in ‘Long Overdue’ Decision
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation after delivering a statement on Jerusalem on Dec. 6. SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
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President Donald Trump has announced the United States will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move its embassy there.

In making the announcement on Dec. 6, Trump said his decision marked the beginning of a new approach to solving the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Jasper Fakkert
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
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