Posted on 12/06/2017 11:04:20 AM PST by Oshkalaboomboom
Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception room at the White House Wednesday, President Trump officially declared the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel.
“I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel," Trump said. "This is a long overdue step to advance the peace process...acknowledging this fact is acknowledging reality."
In his remarks, Trump said the recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol is essential to peace talks moving forward, a message to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
"Jerusalem is not just the heart of three great religions, but it is now also the heart of one of the most successful democracies in the world," Trump said. “Israel is a sovereign nation with the right, like every other sovereign nation, to determine its own capital.”
The President repeatedly addressed concerns about a peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians being hindered as a result of the recognition. He argued failing to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as verified by law and Congress through the Jerusalem Embassy Act, has done nothing to move the region closer to a peace deal.
“We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges demand new approaches," Trump said. "The record is in, after two decades of waivers, we are no closer to a peace agreement."
The President said he is committed to the peace process and will support a two-state solution so long as both the Israelis and Palestinians agree to it.
"We want an agreement that is a great deal for the Israelis and a great deal for the Palestinians," Trump said.
"I've judged this course action to be in the best interest of the United States of America," he continued. "My announcement today marks the beginning of a new approach to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians."
After making the announcement, Trump signed a proclamation.
In response to the announcement, the Old City walls in Jerusalem were lit up with the Israeli and U.S. flags side by side.
Israel Breaking @IsraelBreaking NOW: Jerusalem Old City walls light up in colors of Israeli and American flags as Trump to declare Jerusalem capital of Israel. 6:22 PM - Dec 6, 2017
Bravo! It’s about time.
>>Of all the brave things Trump has done, this was the bravest.<<
And it is his courage that has endeared him to millions of people here and around the world. Now, as Rush commented on his show today, since Sessions testicles are apparently somewhere in his wife’s purse, hopefully the President will summon the courage to shit-can that useless POS.
>>Jihad will now be declared against the US. Bet on it.<<
Big freaking deal. Bring it you stinking ragheads.
Big. Brass. Ones.
and they have the gall to call him an anti-semite.
ISIS will Blow up the Al ASka Mosque —as they have others.
This is the point I try to drive home at his detractors. Sure, Trump isn’t the most lovely, most polite, or well spoken man. But I judge him by what he DOES. I rather have him that some silver tongued devil.
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