In December 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announced the U.S. would move it’s embassy there. The announcement was controversial as both Israel and Palestine claim that Jerusalem is their capital. Foreign governments that recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel support the notion that Israel has sovereignty over the city. In 1949 Israel took control of the western half of the city and Jordan took control of the eastern half. In 2017 the current population of Jerusalem was 61% Jewish and 37% are Arab. Opponents argue that moving the U.S. embassy to Israel is a violation of international law and would set back decades of peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Proponents argue that Jerusalem has been the defect capital of Israel for many years and foreign governments should recognize it.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
Yes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
Yes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there
@98XQHTG41mins
I think we need permission on where to put the embassy.
I'm impartial and don't find it completely relevant to actually supporting Israel
@98XLXZB3hrs
It's not our country so why should we have a say?
@98XL6TB3hrs
this isn't our business
@98X8B4SIndependent17hrs
why does it matter to us
@98X6W5M21hrs
It is a lot more complicated. In my opinion, both Palestine and Israel should have the right to exist, but the Israeli government is oppressive and needs to change.
@98WZ4JH2 days
If it is the capital of Israel then yes
Israel should choose where their capital is and the globe should recognize whatever they choose.
@98WXGH7Independent2 days
Not for the U.S. government to say.
@98WV4SV2 days
it's their business butt out
Countries besides Israel and Palestine should not interfere in their conflict unless clearly warranted
@98WRLWF3 days
This is a concern for the Israeli’s.
@98WR2WW3 days
Only after Israel and Palestine are able to agree on borders and peace between the countries.
That is not our country and we have no say
@98WMC573 days
lets just make Jerusalem the capital of Palestine and Israel
@98W86GY4 days
We should recognize the capitol that Israel recognizes.
@98W7CKQ4 days
This is not a quest for the US to determine
@98VZGKQ4 days
Yes, but embassies should not be allowed in the city.
@98VFTRP4 days
It's the holy city for more than 1 religion. I have no say.
It should be the choice of the people whom live in Israel.
@98V8QRX4 days
I think the people of Israel could decide that
@98VND7M5 days
I'm not gonna touch this one
@98BXQ8V5 days
We should not be messing with any foreign governments
@98V5HD86 days
How would that concern me as a US president
I am not knowledgeable enough to answer this question
@98TWNWZ6 days
I understand that there is conflict over this issue and that Jerusalem is technically part of Palestine while holding incredible religious value. However, I staking my claim that it is not a position and not my opinion to deal with matters like this, and can only be solved by Isreal and Palestine. Whatever choice they agree to we will have to accept.
@98TTSNB6 days
Jerusalem should just be shared at this point. Make it a historical and religious landmark or something that is independent
@98TMB4M7 days
No, we should strive for a more neutral, but mediating position moving forward.
@98TLG5Y7 days
They should get to decide
I do not have enough knowledge to make an informed decision
@98TGR6L1wk
Not my country so i'm staying out of it.
Jerusalem is the safe zone between Palestine and Isreal
@98T7W2K1wk
Palestine and Israel must come to their own agreement via talks with the UN.
@98T4SJC1wk
It should be treated as the capital without recognizing it as such to prevent the inflammation of tensions during the peace process.
@98SWTDH1wk
Jerusalem should be treated as an international and disputed city by foreign governments
@98SXR281wk
Foreign powers have interfered for too long in that region and need to withdraw. Foreign powers are the direct cause of problems in that region since the beginning.
No, the us should not be involved in Israel’s foreign relations
@98SXDYM1wk
East Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine
@98SVJLH1wk
God created Israel in the Bible long before World Super powers
@98SS3WZ1wk
No we should stay out of it. They are grown *** adults
That is people's personal belief, the government should not dictate what it is
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