In December 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announced the U.S. would move it’s embassy there. The announcement was controversial as both Israel and Palestine claim that Jerusalem is their capital. Foreign governments that recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel support the notion that Israel has sovereignty over the city. In 1949 Israel took control of the western half of the city and Jordan took control of the eastern half. In 2017 the current population of Jerusalem was 61% Jewish and 37% are Arab. Opponents argue that moving…
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39% No |
56% Yes |
31% No |
3% Yes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
4% No, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine |
2% Yes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
4% No, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
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No, it should be an internationally-administered city with equal access for both Israelis and Palestinians
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No, and we should move our embassy back to Tel Aviv
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No, Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of both Israel and Palestine
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Jerusalem should be made a city state
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It should be recognized as both the capital of Israel and Palestine, which would maintain the peace and equality between Israel and Palestine.
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Jerusalem should be shared between Israel and Palestine.
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Iran has fired a barrage of missiles and armed drones at Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian commanders, pushing the Middle East closer to a full-blown regional war. Just before 2am Israeli time, sirens went off in Jerusalem, across southern and northern Israel and in the occupied Golan Heights. Skies over Israel were lit up by incoming missiles and Israeli air defence interceptors.Daniel Hagari, Israel’s military spokesman, said that in total Iran had fired more than 200 killer drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Israel. Speaking at 3am local time, he said that the attack was “ongoing”, but that so far the vast majority of projectiles had been intercepted.The Israeli paramedic service said a 10 year-old Bedouin girl had been critically wounded in the country’s south. Hagari said that minor damage had been done to an Israeli military base in the south of the country.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed “dozens” of missiles and drones had been launched against Israel. A post published by the account of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei on the social media platform X said: “The evil regime shall be punished.”A US defence official said US forces in the region “continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones”.Iran’s mission to the UN said on X that the attack on Israel was in response to the April 1 strike on the Iranian consular building in Damascus. It said “the matter can be deemed concluded”. But it added that should Israel “make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe” and warned the US to “stay away”. Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated to the Revolutionary Guards, described the assault as a “multi-layered attack from four directions, deploying “hundreds of drones and a large number of missiles of different types”.It said that in addition to Iran, Lebanese militant group Hizbollah, Iraqi militants and Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks against Israel. Hizbollah said it had launched dozens of Katyusha rockets at an Israeli barracks in the Golan Heights.
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In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran has initiated a series of drone attacks aimed at Israel, marking a concerning increase in hostilities in the region. The White House has confirmed these actions and announced its intention to provide support for Israel's defense against this airborne aggression. The situation has prompted a swift response from international leaders and has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation.Israeli Army spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has indicated that it would take several hours for the drones to reach their targets, suggesting a window for defensive measures. The nature of the drones and their intended targets remain a critical focus for both military and civilian authorities in Israel as they brace for potential impacts.The international community watches closely as the situation unfolds, with many calling for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. The United States, in particular, has expressed its solidarity with Israel, emphasizing the importance of defending against such threats. The specifics of the support the U.S. plans to provide have not been detailed, but the commitment underscores the seriousness with which this development is being taken.This incident adds to the already volatile situation in the region, where geopolitical tensions have been simmering. The use of drones in conflicts has become increasingly common, representing a new frontier in military engagements that poses significant challenges for defense and security strategies.As the world awaits further developments, the hope for a peaceful resolution remains, even as preparations are made for potential further escalations. The international community's response to these drone attacks could play a crucial role in shaping the next steps in this increasingly tense situation.
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The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday found the body of a 14-year-old Israeli who went missing while shepherding in the West Bank a day earlier, as renewed clashes were reported between settlers and Palestinians.Jerusalem resident Benjamin Achimeir was murdered in a terror attack, the IDF and Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement.Amid violent clashes on Saturday afternoon by settler extremists with Palestinians after the body was found, with the Palestinian Authority news agency reporting one Palestinian shot in the head and critically injured, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the public not to hinder the work of the security forces in apprehending the murderers and maintaining security.Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a similar plea, but also specifically warned the public: “Revenge attacks will make it harder for our forces in their mission. Do not take the law into your own hands.”According to the IDF, Achimeir set out in the early morning hours of Friday from a farm near the outpost of Malachei Shalom to go shepherding. Hours later, the sheep returned to “Gal Farm” without him.Malachei Shalom is located near the West Bank town of al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah.Achimeir’s body was spotted on Saturday morning by a drone operated by the Border Defense Corps’ 636th Combat Intelligence Collection unit, close to the farm where he initially went missing.The murder was believed to have been carried out by Palestinian terrorists, and taken place in the late morning hours or early afternoon of Friday, according to an initial investigation.
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