Two reasons Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital

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This article discusses the reasons behind President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, focusing on political and psychological factors.


Name

Two reasons Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Description

This article discusses the reasons behind President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, focusing on political and psychological factors.

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Article

Publish date

12

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09

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2017

Year

12

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Publisher

Deutsche Welle

Topics

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

Web URL

https://www.dw.com/en/two-reasons-behind-donald-trumps-decision-to-recognize-jerusalem-as-israels-capital/a-41720587

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The decision was primarily an appeal to Trump's evangelical Christian base.

Defense

Claim

Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital was seen as 'low-hanging fruit', achievable through presidential action alone, contrasting with other more challenging campaign promises

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