Tag: Jersualem
US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: A Travesty of History
by Kerry R Bolton | May 24, 2018 | Essays, Palestine, Politics
To understand Trump’s policy reversal in recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel requires understanding the character of Zionism and Jerusalem as part of a “messianic” “Greater Israel”, as well as the historical relationship between this ancient pre-Israelite city and the many peoples of the region.
Clamoring for Israeli Approval: Trump’s Election Promises Will Haunt Him
by Ramzy Baroud | Feb 4, 2017 | News & Analysis, Palestine, Politics, US
The Trump administration’s gamble in moving the US embassy is likely to ignite a political fire throughout Palestine and the Middle East.