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Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

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…  

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 @9MKRXXH  from Minnesota  answered…10mos10MO

Jerusalem's status should be determined through peaceful negotiations between Israel and Palestine, ensuring respect for both sides' historical and cultural significance.

 @95RSZXQIndependentfrom Northern Mariana Islands  answered…3yrs3Y

Both need to settle their antiquated issues...

 @93S8Y2K from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but Tel Aviv should be where the embassies are located

 @93HVKPD from California  answered…3yrs3Y

I think that Jerusalem should be whatever Jerusalem wants to be.

 @93F55W9 from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

This is a personal and religious issue, not necessarily a political one???

 @93DG59JSocialist from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

To stop the fighting Jerusalem should be viewed as independent from both countries. A commonwealth of both, possibly.

 @92J5FR7 from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Israel and Palestine should each move their capitals to different cities and no government business should take place in Jerusalem

 @LyricGray from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this would likely cause a war or violent outrage from the disputed territories.

 @8ZKKDT4 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

It's not our place to decide that

 @8Z3FBVM from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but give Palestine a fair deal

 @86V395GSocialist from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No, foreign governments should not involve themselves in internal conflicts of other nations

 @8YFGKVQ from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

No opinion, let them decide

 @8Y4WT6H from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

This is not America’s decision

 @8WSGBPM from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

it should be recognized as the joint capital of Israel and Palestine

 @8VFBPCD from Kansas  answered…4yrs4Y

I think they should both share half of the land then it would be equal

 @8TMGBGJSocialist from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

It is international territory

 @8TCLL8SProgressive from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

Jerusalem is rightly the capital of both Israel and Palestine

 @8SYQFKJ from Alabama  answered…4yrs4Y

free palestine

 @8SQJVSP from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

i need more research

 @8SBPY68 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

It’s not our country. I think we should stay out of it.

 @8S3H96L from Kentucky  answered…4yrs4Y

Not my place to give an opionion on

 @8S2P94K from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Neutral, this is not something for the U.S to decide.

 @8RR35DH from Rhode Island  answered…4yrs4Y

If Israel decides their capital is Jerusalem then it should be recognized.

 @8QM4N9Q from California  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe in a two state solution but leaders should be held accountable for their human rights violations

 @8P3G47SDemocrat from Maryland  answered…5yrs5Y

Not the United States business

 @8P2T2GW from Idaho  answered…5yrs5Y

As an atheist and someone not interested in religion, I have no say in this.

 @9B2DY8L from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

We should recognize Jerusalem’s importance to both countries

 @9992Z9KGreen from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of Israel but we should continue to attempt to create a solution that includes Palestinian aid.

 @97Y5NW7Women’s Equality from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

The US doesn't need to be involved

 @97XYTDHProgressive from California  answered…2yrs2Y

The US does not need to be involved. Jerusalem is an important city to many cultures and religions and can be recognized as such, so whose capital it is can be disputed.

 @96VJ3WZ from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

not US' place to decide this

 @SamanthaalyleSocialist from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

i dont have a stance

  @FernanderIndependent from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

This is not something for the United States to decide. However, I do think it should be the shared capital of Israel and Palestine.

 @95NVWYT from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

It should not be the choice of the US

 @7TRSKP9Socialist from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

There should be a dual state.

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