# Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's Capital & Moving the Embassy

> Formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and ordered relocation of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv; the embassy opened in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018.

Donald Trump · Foreign Policy · Major Decision · Dec 6, 2017
Official record: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_recognition_of_Jerusalem_as_the_capital_of_Israel

## What happened

Formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and ordered relocation of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv; the embassy opened in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018.

## How it happened

Presidential announcement implementing the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act, which prior presidents had waived.

## Documented impact

- [positive / contested] Fulfilled a long-standing U.S. statutory commitment and Israeli aspiration. — Supporters viewed it as recognizing reality and a campaign promise kept; it preceded later normalization deals.
- [negative / substantiated] Drew broad international condemnation and deadly protests. — A UN General Assembly resolution rejected the move 128-9; protests at the Gaza border on the embassy's opening day turned deadly.

## Sources

- [U.S. recognition of Jerusalem (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_recognition_of_Jerusalem_as_the_capital_of_Israel)

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