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Donald Trump: “I recognize the eternal capital of Israel. I opened the…”

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BREAKING: President Trump Announces Gaza Peace Proposal Alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Published | Video Starts at 18:53

That was some turn we did with the B2s. But I think they might very well be there because it's a great thing for them economically. I recognize the eternal capital of Israel. I opened the American Embassy in Jerusalem. That was something that everyone said would never be done, could never be done. Every, virtually every president for many, many years, for decades would campaign on making Jerusalem the capital of Israel. (18:53–19:00)

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Asserts that Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and opened the U.S. Embassy there.

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