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In Controversial Announcement, Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a controversial move strongly opposed by the Palestinians and Arab states. Despite the announcement, the physical move of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv is years away. VOA White House Bureau Chief Steve Herman reports

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