The resolution expressed deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem and reaffirmed that any decisions altering the city's character, status, or demographic composition have no legal effect and are null and void

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The resolution expressed deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem and reaffirmed that any decisions altering the city's character, status, or demographic composition have no legal effect and are null and void

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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with a sweeping majority, declaring the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as void and asking member states not to move their embassies to the city. This highlighted the U.S.'s isolation on this issue at the global stage.

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UN defies Trump, rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital