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Israel's Eternal Capital Gets Long Overdue Recognition
(Jerusalem Post) Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat - Since Jerusalem was reunited 50 years ago, three of the world's major religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - have thrived in the city. Today, in one square kilometer, more functioning churches, mosques and synagogues exist in the Old City of Jerusalem than anywhere else in the world. And Jerusalemites have respected freedom of religion, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression for all the city's residents. These values are what distinguish us from our enemies. These are not just Israeli values - they are values that we share with our strongest ally, the United States. President Trump's bold decision brings us one step closer to peace. The certainty provided by the official U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the eternal and indivisible capital of Israel will enhance, not weaken, the peace process.