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The Jerusalem decision: Trump’s geography lesson for the world

By Washington Examiner
Published December 7, 2017 5:01am ET
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The Jerusalem decision: Trump’s geography lesson for the world
President Trump on Wednesday announced that the U.S. would formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in spite of advice from a vocal group of national security experts and media pundits. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

One year ago this month, former President Barack Obama’s administration was working behind the scenes at the United Nations to slip a resolution through the body’s General Assembly attacking Israel.

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