Recognizing Jerusalem

Refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel until Arabs agree, makes the issue a hostage to Arab demands.
Such capitulation is unfair and encourages Arab intransigence.
Although previous US administrations have not been willing to change this biased policy, despite Congressional legislation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the US President and State Department have opposed such a decision, hoping to offer an incentive for a negotiated settlement. Instead, it has functioned as an obstacle to peace.
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