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Understanding The Map Of Jerusalem, Or Trying To
Posted on · The move on Monday of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem endorses Israel's view of the city — where it has reshaped the map to solidify its hold
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WATCH: 55 Palestinian Protesters Killed As U.S. Opens Jerusalem Embassy
Posted on · The day was marked by violence and bloodshed, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested the embassy opening and Israeli army forces killed dozens of protesters
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Full Show: New U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem, And Precision Engineering (May 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A former ambassador provides analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a new U.S. embassy opens in Jerusalem. Then, we discuss the pressing issues facing Houston's education community. Plus, writer Simon Winchester discusses his book, The Perfectionists. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.
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U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem Will Open By End Of 2019, Pence Says In Israel
Posted on · Vice President Mike Pence announces a faster timeline for opening the embassy than had been previously reported, and calls Jerusalem "Israel's capital" in a speech to the Knesset
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Trump Administration Touts A Smaller U.N. Budget (And Takes Credit For It)
Posted on · The language in the U.S. mission's announcement led some to misinterpret it as meaning that Washington would reduce its own contribution by $285 million next year
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WATCH: UN Vote Calls U.S. Move On Jerusalem ‘Null, Void’
Posted on · The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday on a resolution condemning President Trump's new policy recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
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Palestinian Leader Rejects U.S. Role In Peace Process
Posted on · Palestinian President said Trump's decision was a "crime," which came at a time when the Palestinians were engaged with Washington in a new push to reach a long-elusive peace agreement with Israel
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Religious Leaders Divided Over Trump’s Jerusalem Decision
Posted on · Several Jewish-American groups and evangelical Christians applauded President Trump's announcement. Other Christian and Jewish leaders as well as some Muslim-majority nations criticized the move
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WATCH: How Israelis And Palestinians See Trump’s Jerusalem Move
Posted on · While Israeli leaders praised President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as their capital, many Palestinians are upset by the announcement
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UPDATE: Trump Declares Jerusalem Israeli Capital, Smashing US Policy
Posted on · The president has announced that the U.S. is officially recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, fulfilling a campaign promise while unsettling volatile politics in the region
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WATCH: How Moving The U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem Could Threaten Peace Prospects
Posted on · President Trump signaled Tuesday that he is on the verge of a major announcement, calling Middle East leaders to tell them he's considering moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem -- a move to that could cause unrest
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UPDATE: Trump Forges Ahead On Jerusalem-As-Capital Despite Warnings
Posted on · White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the president is "pretty solid" in his thinking on the plan but won't say what Trump will announce
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Houston Delegation Visits Israel To Research High-Tech Start-Ups And Other Industries
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner leads the group, which also includes the Kinder Institute.
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WATCH: In A Historic First, Trump Visits Old City Of Jerusalem
Posted on · Trump is the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Old City of Jerusalem, seized by Israel in the Six-Day War a half-century ago. President Trump visited Christian and Jewish religious sites.