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"

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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"

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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 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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