Analysis: Trump Jerusalem move doesn't contradict Arab Peace Initiative
The first country to recognize Israel after its declaration of independence in 1948, the United States, was also the first to formally recognize Jerusalem as its capital.
After signing, US President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washington, US, December 6, 2017.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByODED ERAN/INSS