Still looks to facilitate a peace deal with Israel and Palestinians
This is not really new news. It was talked about through out the day, but there are headlines coming out about the US moving their Israeli embassy to the city of Jerusalem from the current location of Tel Aviv.
- will direct State Department to begin process of moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
- without specified timetable for moving Embassy. The move could take years
- recognition of Jerusalem reflects reality that city's historic center of Jewish faith and seat of Israelis government
- delaying recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has done nothing to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians
- Trump told Palestinian president Abbas is committed to facilitating a peace deal and believes such a deal is within reach
- prepared to support a two state solution at both sides agree
- US has implemented robust security plan to ensure safety of US citizens and assets in the Middle East
- all foreign leaders Trump spoke to want to remain engaged in the peace process
- decision fulfills major campaign promise and has bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress
