The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. Embassy to the new capital.
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21 Top News Stories of 2017 Christians Should Know About
We are already nearly at the end of 2017. It has been a year packed full of events, both good and bad. The world has rejoiced and also mourned. Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, ISIS lost control of key territory, and senseless violence left us reeling more than once. Read these 21 newsworthy stories to refresh your memory on the major events of 2017.
Looking back on this eventful year will hopefully give us greater clarity for the future and instill in us the desire to move forward with renewed energy in 2018.
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US Vetoes UN Resolution against Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
Following Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the United Nations Security Council took steps to overturn the President’s decision, forcing the U.S. to exercise its veto power.
EU Will Not Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
President Trump and his administration have been taking steps to show their support for Israel, but the European Union is not following suit.
10 Things You Should Know about Moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Last week, President Trump announced that the U.S. would officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision was met with both fierce support and fierce opposition. While most of the Arab world opposed it and even responded with violent actions, much of Israel and many Americans praised the President's bold move. This decision on the part of the President was also seen by many as paving the way for him to fulfill his campaign promise and move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem--another move that promises to be full of controversy. The U.S. has considered moving its Embassy to Jerusalem for years, but will it really happen under President Trump? That remains to be seen, but here are 10 things you should know about the possible move.
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Protests Erupt Across Middle East in Response to Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement
Protests broke out across the Middle East in response to President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Demonstrators took to the streets of Cairo, Istanbul, Amman, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and other cities.
Should the US Declare Jerusalem the Capital of Israel?
“I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” President Trump announced yesterday.
Trump Will Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
President Trump will officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital today, despite pushback from several world leaders.
Vote to Expand Israeli Settlements in Jerusalem Set for Sunday
Israel’s Ministerial Legislative Committee will vote Sunday on whether or not to annex 19 settlements which would become part of Jerusalem.
Tens of Thousands Participate in Jerusalem March, Celebrating Unification
Last Tuesday, Oct. 10, marked a special day in Israel. Tens of thousands of people from 80 different countries around the world gathered in the city to mark the 50th anniversary of its unification.
