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Israel announces administrative exemptions to transfer US embassy to Jerusalem

The Israeli authorities on Tuesday declared administrative exemptions to allow the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem in May, which Tel Aviv regards as "historic" while Palestinians condemn it.

A view of the Al-Aqsa compound (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, 14 July 2017.

A view of the Al-Aqsa compound (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, 14 July 2017. Source: AAP (EPA/ATEF SAFADI)

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