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Ambassador to Israel David Friedman praises Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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Ambassador to Israel David Friedman praises Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Watch: Education minister tells BBC that Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is simply acknowledgement of an obvious fact.

Ambassador Nikki Haley says Trump admin. not seeking concessions from Israel after recognition of Jerusalem. 'This was our decision.'

Move gives president 6 months to fulfill pledge to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem.

NY Senator, Democratic leader says he advised president to recognize all of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Reform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later.

EU Diplomatic Chief: 'The most urgent priority now is to avoid further escalating tensions on the ground.'

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

PM Netanyahu says Israel is holding talks with other nations about possible embassy moves. 'It's time.'

Army prepares for riots over Trump's declaration, as terror incidents and incitement increase overnight.

Turkish leader says US decision on Jerusalem will put region in 'ring of fire.' 'Political leaders do not stir things up, they seek peace!'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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