U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if elected, the United States would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the campaign said, marking a potential dramatic shift in U.S. policy.
During the meeting that lasted more than an hour at Trump Tower in New York, Trump told Netanyahu that under his administration, the United States would “recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel.”
While Israel calls Jerusalem its capital, few other countries accept that, including the United States. Most nations maintain embassies in Tel Aviv.
Palestinians want East Jerusalem, captured by Israel in a 1967 war, as capital of the state they aim to establish alongside Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu held a separate meeting later on Sunday that lasted just under an hour with Democrat Hillary Clinton, Trump’s rival in the Nov. 8 U.S. election.
Clinton emphasized her commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship and her plan to take the relationship to the next level, according to a statement from her campaign.
She also talked about her commitment to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict “that guarantees Israel’s future as a secure and democratic Jewish state with recognized borders and provides the Palestinians with independence, sovereignty, and dignity,” according to the statement.
“Secretary Clinton reaffirmed her opposition to any attempt by outside parties to impose a solution, including by the U.N. Security Council,” the statement said.
During the meeting with Trump, the Republican candidate’s campaign said he agreed with Netanyahu that peace in the Middle East could only be achieved when “the Palestinians renounce hatred and violence and accept Israel as a Jewish State.”
The Trump campaign said he and Netanyahu discussed “at length” Israel’s border fence, cited by Trump in reference to his own controversial immigration policies, which include building a wall on the U.S.- Mexico border and temporarily banning Muslims from entering the country.
Other regional issues, including the fight against Islamic State, U.S. military assistance to Israel – “an excellent investment” – and the Iran nuclear deal, which both parties have criticized, were also discussed.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-netanyahu-idUSKCN11V0Q6
“…..peace in the Middle East could only be achieved when “the Palestinians renounce hatred and violence and accept Israel as a Jewish State.”
The Palestinians were forced to accept the crazy Jews’ invasion 50 years ago, and all it did was get them killed….. and I guess it was only a matter of time before Trump exposed his devotion to the Zionists publicly.
Now you know why he’s not dead. He was always the intended “president”, just telling a pissed-off, and rebellious population what they wanted to hear, to keep the electoral charade going for another four years.
JR, it may be presumptuous at this point to assume a Trump Presidency but to witness the final nail in the Clinton political dynasty coffin makes it worth watching. Not that anything will change with Trump in the White House other than Bill missing out on banging more interns.
Dear trump: there will never be peace with israel as the Palestinians have denounced violence only to be continuously occupied, evicted and systematically murdered by the illegal and terrorist founded state of israel which makes it illegitimate to begin with. But thanks for once again showing America who’s really boss and who you really work for.
Dear clinton: if you support israel being a “jewish” state based on race, you’re promoting a racist nation. If it’s based on religion, you’re promoting a theocracy. Two things you and every other puppet claim to be against. And as for the Palestinians having independence, sovereignty and dignity, that will only happen when the Palestinians are able to defend and represent themselves. Not on your terms.
Dear America: do you get it yet? Don’t forget to vote! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, sorry I needed a laugh!
Israel issue is another sideshow to distract from the real issues: guns and supreme court. Do you want Hillary in charge of both?
Trump is also for gun control.
http://www.fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/jerry-brown-signs-historic-anti-bds-bill-into-law/171063
isrealhell IS the main attraction. “Supreme” court is stacked with zio-commie joos who control the gun debate(as if there is one).
Neither would be in charge of a damn thing in the US.
“Do you want Hillary in charge of both?”
Not at all.
A psychopathic BILLIONAIRE is a MUCH better ‘choice’.
Haha, do I want hillary in charge? Hell no. And she won’t be. Neither will trump if he’s placed in the puppet box. They and many before them had their obligatory visit with israel. You know, the sideshow distraction. Since you mention guns and supreme court, tell me who are the biggest proponents of gun control and court edicts stripping the bill of rights? Oh yes, Zionist israeli firsters, that’s who. What other nation has any other nation bow and pay respects to them and their shrines like israel does America? But hey, it’s just a distraction.
You mean Chump’s NOT gonna save us?
Oooh, i hope so!
“Most nations maintain embassies in Tel Aviv.”
They also maintain jew nuke centers in their own countries as well. Nothing like aiding & abetting the enemy, right?
idiots