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Justice Minister: No need to fear doing the right thing

Shaked: Trump's announcement 'a victory for the American people.' 'We hope other countries will recognize J'lem, move their embassies.'

Justice Minister: No need to fear doing the right thing

'One of the greatest moments in history'

US officials respond to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

'One of the greatest moments in history'

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement

UTJ MKs express hope that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem won't cost Israel diplomatically.

Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement

MK Hazan:

'Trump told everyone that he means business'

Likud MK welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, says the move will actually bring peace closer.

'Trump told everyone that he means business'

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

Jewish organizations in the United States welcome recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy move there.

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged

European Union expresses serious concerns over Trump announcement on Jerusalem, warns of repercussions on peace process.

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Security Council to hold urgent meeting on Jerusalem

Eight countries call for urgent meeting of UN Security Council following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Security Council to hold urgent meeting on Jerusalem

Britain 'disagrees' with Trump move

British PM says Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem is unhelpful for prospects of peace. Former UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks welcomes it.

Britain 'disagrees' with Trump move

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem

Czech Republic announces it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US to get to work immediately to fulfill Trump's pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

PLO: Trump 'destroyed' two-state solution

Hamas says Trump 'opened gates of hell' on US interests in region by recognizing Jerusalem.

PLO: Trump 'destroyed' two-state solution

'President Trump, Mazel Tov!'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett congratulates US President for resisting pressure not to recognize Jerusalem.

'President Trump, Mazel Tov!'

Watch: PM Netanyahu thanks Trump for Jerusalem recognition

Israeli PM's response to US President's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.. 'This is a historic day.'

Watch: PM Netanyahu thanks Trump for Jerusalem recognition

Watch: Trump recognizes Jerusalem, pledges embassy move

US President gives long-waited announcement on US position on status of holy city of Jerusalem, pledges to move embassy to capital.

Watch: Trump recognizes Jerusalem, pledges embassy move

Trump: Jerusalem recognition "long overdue"

US President says America should have recognized Jerusalem as capital of Israel years ago.

Trump: Jerusalem recognition "long overdue"

PLO Washington office cancels Christmas reception

Office of PLO says 'difficult decision' to cancel event about Christmas in Bethlehem on same day as Trump's Jerusalem announcement.

 PLO Washington office cancels Christmas reception

PA incitement:

Image of shot and bloodstained Trump circulated in PA

Photoshopped image of US President shot in head and stomach part of incitement wave sweeping PA and East Jerusalem.

Image of shot and bloodstained Trump circulated in PA

EU calls for 'Palestinian restraint' as Trump announcement nears

EU diplomatic chief calls on Abbas to show restraint, contain violence amid expected recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel by Trump.

EU calls for 'Palestinian restraint' as Trump announcement nears

'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'

Journalist David Bedein says US embassy law does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, must be amended before embassy moves.

'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'Why doesn't anyone ask why there are embassies in Tehran?'

'Following Trump's visit, there wasn't one flare-up, not one demonstration. When you do the right thing, don't ask questions, just do it.'

'Why doesn't anyone ask why there are embassies in Tehran?'

Haaretz belittles embassy move: 'Don't do us any favors'

Haaretz front page on historic day: 'Just an empty gesture'; other journalists reject contemptuous message.

Haaretz belittles embassy move: 'Don't do us any favors'

'We've waited seventy years'

Republicans Overseas Israel Chairman Marc Zell says US Embassy can be moved 'tomorrow' by swapping signs.

'We've waited seventy years'

Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

Supreme Islamic institution of Sunni Muslims warns “the gates of hell” will open if U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

It's official:

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

Officials in Washington confirm that Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and will order the embassy to be moved there.

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

Moroccan King 'deeply concerned' over embassy move

Morocco's King Mohammed VI joins host of Arab leaders to warn Trump against moving embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Moroccan King 'deeply concerned' over embassy move

White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow

White House press secretary says Trump will give speech regarding Jerusalem Wednesday, won't go into details.

White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow

Clashes expected in Judea, Samaria and on Gaza border

Hamas calls to follow Friday prayers with clashes with IDF and police forces, says US Jerusalem embassy move would cross 'every red line'.

Clashes expected in Judea, Samaria and on Gaza border

US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old City

State Department warns employees to avoid eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria as Trump expected to make announcement on Jerusalem.

US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old City

Report: Trump to recognize Jerusalem, embassy move to come later

US president said to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, need time to carry out logistics of moving embassy.

Report: Trump to recognize Jerusalem, embassy move to come later

'Palestinians and Turks threatening with an empty gun'

National Security Studies Institute head welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel by United States and dispels fears.

'Palestinians and Turks threatening with an empty gun'

Trump tells Jordanian King US embassy to be moved

US president tells King Abdullah that US embassy in Israel is to be relocated to Jerusalem.

Trump tells Jordanian King US embassy to be moved

Joint Arab List leader: Trump is a 'pyromaniac'

Arab Knesset faction criticizes US president for reportedly seeking to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Joint Arab List leader: Trump is a 'pyromaniac'

Trump tells Abbas embassy is to move to Jerusalem

Abbas reportedly tells POTUS there will be no Palestinian state without its capital in Jerusalem as Trump reveals intention to move embassy.

Trump tells Abbas embassy is to move to Jerusalem

PA: US recognition of Jerusalem would end peace process

Senior adviser to Abbas tells reporters Trump would end chances for 'deal of the century' by saying Jerusalem is Israel's capital.

PA: US recognition of Jerusalem would end peace process

EU to Trump: Serious repercussions if US recognizes Jerusalem

European Union foreign minister warns White House of 'consequences' and 'serious repercussions' if Trump recognizes Israeli capital.

EU to Trump: Serious repercussions if US recognizes Jerusalem

Turkey threatens diplomatic crisis if US recognizes Jerusalem

Turkish President Recep Erdogan calls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital a 'red line', threatens to break off ties with Israel.

Turkey threatens diplomatic crisis if US recognizes Jerusalem

Florida governor: Trump needs to move embassy to Jerusalem

'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, that's where our embassy should be.' Governor Rick Scott calls on President Trump to transfer US embassy.

Florida governor: Trump needs to move embassy to Jerusalem

State Dep. orders embassies to prepare for Jerusalem decision

US embassies around the world directed to prepare for impending statement by President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

State Dep. orders embassies to prepare for Jerusalem decision

Embassy waiver lapses - is embassy move underway?

Trump allows 6-month waiver permitting US embassy to remain in Tel Aviv to lapse, prompting speculation embassy move may be underway.

Embassy waiver lapses - is embassy move underway?

Deputy DNC Chairman:

'Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital a horrible tragedy'

Deputy chair of Democratic National Committee Keith Ellison warns President Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital a horrible tragedy'

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

French President warns Trump against unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

Trump delays decision on embassy move

White House says decision on embassy waiver will be delayed until after Monday.

Trump delays decision on embassy move

Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to take full effect

U.S. Supreme Court rules that ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries will be fully implemented.

Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to take full effect

'Trump's heart in the right place, State Dep. slowing him down'

'After Obama, Netanyahu finally has a real friend in the White House,' says former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.

'Trump's heart in the right place, State Dep. slowing him down'

'Jerusalem today, Judea and Samaria tomorrow'

Justice Minister encourages President Trump to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, move embassy. 'That would be enough for us now.'

'Jerusalem today, Judea and Samaria tomorrow'

Justice Minister to Trump: Just do it!

Justice Minister Shaked refers to the transfer of the US Embassy to Jerusalem, calls on President Donald Trump to 'just do it!'

Justice Minister to Trump: Just do it!

'Recognition is just as important as moving the embassy'

Head of Republicans Overseas in Israel pushes back on suggestion that recognizing Jerusalem without moving embassy would be insignificant.

'Recognition is just as important as moving the embassy'

Report: Trump 'agitated' over opposition to embassy move

President Trump reportedly 'exasperated' over bureaucratic objections to moving embassy to Jerusalem.

Report: Trump 'agitated' over opposition to embassy move

Turkey warns US of 'major catastrophe' if Trump moves embassy

Turkish government issues public warning to Trump administration, claiming that relocating embassy to Jerusalem would cause a 'catastrophe'.

Turkey warns US of 'major catastrophe' if Trump moves embassy

Arab League chief: Jerusalem move could fuel violence

Arab League head Ahmed Abul Gheit warns Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Arab League chief: Jerusalem move could fuel violence

McMaster: Trump hasn't yet decided on embassy move

Trump’s national security advisor says the president has not yet made a decision on whether to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

McMaster: Trump hasn't yet decided on embassy move

Mufti of 'Palestine' warns Trump

Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, Grand Mufti of "Palestine", says recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is an attack on Muslims.

Mufti of 'Palestine' warns Trump

Abbas finding little support for campaign against Trump

PA chairman is trying to recruit Arab leaders to convince Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, but they are not cooperating.

Abbas finding little support for campaign against Trump

Yesha Council: Kushner shares our vision of peace

Efrat mayor and Yesha envoy praises Kushner's comments on Mideast peace, says Trump's son-in-law understands need for 'ground up' approach.

Yesha Council: Kushner shares our vision of peace

'Trump still hasn't decided if he'll move embassy'

Watch: With December 4th deadline looming, President Trump's son-in-law says no decision reached. 'He's still looking at the issue.'

'Trump still hasn't decided if he'll move embassy'

Kushner: Trump sees Israeli-Arab peace deal as crucial to region

President's son-in-law says Trump 'personally' invested in reaching Israeli-Arab peace deal, believes it's key to stabilizing region.

Kushner: Trump sees Israeli-Arab peace deal as crucial to region

Embassy Move:

'Trump administration has something major planned this week'

Journalist tells Arutz Sheva possible relocation of US Embassy to Jerusalem to be decided over next 24 hours.

'Trump administration has something major planned this week'