United States to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
By DW
14 May 2018 |
12:24 pm
This unprecedented move signals a dramatic shift in US foreign policy and has triggered a fierce controversy - as the status of Jerusalem is one of the most contentious issues in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
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