Why is the U.S. moving its embassy to Jerusalem?
The Reuters article "Why is the U.S. moving its embassy to Jerusalem?" delves into the United States' controversial decision to open its new embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018, coinciding with Israel's 70th anniversary. This move, initiated by President Donald Trump, marked a significant departure from decades of U.S. policy and was influenced by pressure from pro-Israel politicians in Washington and Trump's evangelical Christian supporters. Jerusalem's complex history, sacredness to three major religions, and central role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict make the city a highly contentious issue. While Israel celebrates Jerusalem as its "eternal and indivisible" capital, this is not internationally recognized, and Palestinians assert East Jerusalem should be the capital of a future Palestinian state.