DONALD TRUMP RECOGNIZES JERUSALEM AS ISRAELI CAPITAL, ANNOUNCES PLAN TO MOVE USA EMBASSY:

 In a dramatic policy shift, President Trump announced Wed. 6 Dec. 2017 that the USA is recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and he’s starting plans to move the USA embassy to the ancient city. "It is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” Mr. Trump said at the White House. "This is nothing more, or less, than a recognition of reality. It is also the right thing to do.” The president said his decision is not intended to derail any chance of peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. "We are not taking a position on any final-status issues, including the specific boundaries of the Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem or the resolution of contested borders,” Mr. Trump said. "Those questions are up to the parties involved.” The president said he intends "to do everything in my power” to facilitate peace talks, despite his decision having infuriated many Arab leaders. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound” gratitude for Mr. Trump’s move, saying he shares the president’s commitment "to advancing peace between Israel and all of our neighbors, including the Palestinians. This decision reflects the president’s commitment to an ancient but enduring truth, to fulfilling his promises and to advancing peace,” Mr. Netanyahu said. (Washington Times) "If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.” Ps 137: 5-6