Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital

US and Israeli national flags projected on the wall of Jerusalem's Old City in Jerusalem, 06 December 2017

US and Israeli national flags projected on the wall of Jerusalem's Old City in Jerusalem, 06 December 2017 Source: AAP

President Donald Trump has reversed decades of US foreign policy by declaring his country recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.


Mr Trump says the move is long overdue and he's doing what his predecessors failed to do.

Reaction has been swift and predictable.


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