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President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

WATCH: President Trump Declares Jerusalem Capital of Israel
By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Dec 6, 2017

President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital Wednesday and announced plans to move the U.S. embassy to the city during a speech at the White House.

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