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UNSC resolution on Jerusalem decision
December 19 , 2017
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- The U.S. has voted against a United Nations resolution calling on President Donald Trump to withdraw recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
- This was the first veto exercised by the Trump administration and the first one by the U.S. in six years.
- Trump on December 6 announced that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv, triggering protests and strong condemnation.
- The resolution calling on Mr. Trump to withdraw recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was supported by close allies of the U.S. — Britain, France and Japan.
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