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Palestinians Say Trump Told Abbas of 'Intention to Move' Embassy to Jerusalem — Naharnet

6.12.17

Palestinians Say Trump Told Abbas of 'Intention to Move' Embassy to Jerusalem — Naharnet: Trump "informed the president (Abbas) on his intention to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem," a statement from the Palestinian presidency said.

It was not clear from the statement if Trump planned to move the embassy immediately or at some point in the future, with no further details provided.

Moving the embassy and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital would mark a major shift in U.S. policy that would upturn decades of precedent and run contrary to international consensus.

White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said Monday that Trump "has been clear on this issue from the get-go: It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when."


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