US President Donald Trump today recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He also ordered to start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city. <br/><br/>The move reversed decades of US and international policy on the holy city, which many Arab leaders warned could trigger an upheaval in the already volatile Middle East.<br/>'<br/>In his live televised address from White House, President Trump said, it was a long overdue step. He also directed the US State Department to immediately begin the process of construction of US embassy in Jerusalem. <br/><br/>At the same time, Trump reiterated his commitment to the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He said, United States remains deeply committed to helping facilitate a peace agreement that is acceptable to both sides.<br/>'<br/>President Trump recognised that the specific boundaries of Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem are subject to final status negotiations between the parties and reaffirmed the United States' support for the status quo at the Temple Mount, also known as Haram al Sharif.<br/>'<br/>Arab leaders have warned that the move could lead to massive protests in the Middle East and elsewhere. The international community considers east Jerusalem illegally occupied by Israel and most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv.<br/>''''''<br/>

US President Donald Trump today recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital. <br/><br/>He also ordered to start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city. The move reversed decades of US and international policy on the holy city, which many Arab leaders warned could trigger an upheaval in the already volatile Middle East.<br/>'<br/>In his live televised address from White House, President Trump said, it was a long overdue step. He also directed the US State Department to immediately begin the process of construction of US embassy in Jerusalem. <br/><br/>At the same time, Trump reiterated his commitment to the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He said, United States remains deeply committed to helping facilitate a peace agreement that is acceptable to both sides.<br/>'<br/>President Trump recognised that the specific boundaries of Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem are subject to final status negotiations between the parties and reaffirmed the United States' support for the status quo at the Temple Mount, also known as Haram al Sharif.<br/>'<br/>Arab leaders have warned that the move could lead to massive protests in the Middle East and elsewhere. The international community considers east Jerusalem illegally occupied by Israel and most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv.<br/>''''''<br/>

President Donald Trump today recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He also ordered to start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city which many Arab leaders warned could trigger an upheaval in the already volatile Middle East.<br/>'<br/>Making the announcement from White House, President Donald Trump called the move a long overdue step to advance the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. He said, it is a recognition of a reality. <br/>'<br/>The international community considers east Jerusalem illegally occupied by Israel and most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv.<br/>'''''''<br/>