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Jerusalem: Why The Land Is So Controversial

Jerusalem: Why The Land Is So Controversial

By Alexandra Miller

By Alexandra Miller
December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017

President Trump named Jerusalem the capital of Israel, but not every other country is on board. We look at why this city is so controversial.

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This is really something presidents have contemplated closely for the last 20 years but shied away from for issues relating to safety and promoting peace — until today.

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