Outcome of U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, 2017
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A few countries followed the U.S. lead by moving or announcing plans to move their embassies to Jerusalem, while most maintained their embassies in Tel Aviv, adhering to the long-standing international consensus.
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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 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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