The decision was viewed by top U.S Jewish organizations as aligning with a longstanding consensus that the U.S. should recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, believed to enhance U.S. credibility and its relationship with Israel
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Donald Trump's commitment during his presidential campaign to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the U.S. Embassy there.
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The U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was partly motivated by a desire to reaffirm and strengthen the long-standing alliance between the United States and Israel.
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