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Today in History: U.S. officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

12/6/2025

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On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States' official recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He ordered the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized that this recognition did not determine Jerusalem's final status in peace negotiations.

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On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States' official recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He ordered the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized that this recognition did not determine Jerusalem's final status in peace negotiations.