This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Petition Formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel

Given the recent statement from the President of the USA, now would be a good opportunity for the UK to join the USA in recognizing Jerusalem as the Israeli Capital. To resolve the Palestine-Israel issue the UK Gov't must take steps which will pressure both sides to enter into proper negotiations.

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Statement by President Donald Trump - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42259443

Prime Minister May's statement against recognizing Jerusalem as the Israeli Capital - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-statement-on-us-decision-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-6-december-2017

Prime Minister Netanyahu's Response to President Donald Trump's Statement -http://www.pmo.gov.il/English/MediaCenter/Spokesman/Pages/spoke_statement061217.aspx

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