The U.S embassy move to Jerusalem exacerbated tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, leading to protests and violence in Palestinian territories. It was seen as a major setback to the peace process, with Palestinians viewing it as a significant bias towards Israel.

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The United States' decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2017 marked a significant shift in American foreign policy, with far-reaching repercussions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This move was perceived by Palestinians and many in the international community as a clear departure from the previously neutral stance of the United States on the status of Jerusalem. The city holds profound religious and historical significance for both Jews and Muslims, and its status has been one of the most contentious issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The U.S. embassy move was thus seen as an explicit endorsement of Israel's claim to Jerusalem as its capital, further complicating an already complex geopolitical landscape.


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The U.S embassy move to Jerusalem exacerbated tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, leading to protests and violence in Palestinian territories. It was seen as a major setback to the peace process, with Palestinians viewing it as a significant bias towards Israel.

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The United States opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018, coinciding with Israel's 70th anniversary. This move, initiated by President Donald Trump, broke with decades of U.S. policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The decision was celebrated by Israel but caused significant upset among Palestinians and in the Arab world, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calling it a "slap in the face"
The move was met with a single applause from Israel, while it was opposed by Arab and European leaders, indicating a significant shift in the U.S.'s long-standing Middle East policy​
Trump's announcement led to Palestinian protests and heightened political tensions. Arab leaders warned that the decision could disrupt the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The subsequent violence in response to the embassy move did not escalate to the level of previous intifadas but highlighted the ongoing volatility surrounding issues of sovereignty and religion in Jerusalem​

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Outcome of U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, 2017