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in the shoes of a superpower, decisions that are sign of USA parting with Israel and turning its
taken by it affect the world, they change back on Palestine. To follow, Guatemala has,
perspectives and have the power to lead the too, declared to move its embassy in Israel to
way for a turn of events. The ground shaking Jerusalem.
proclamation has many countries debating
whether or not to follow suit while many chalk However, many speculate that President
President Trump’s decision to irrationalness Trump’s announcement should not have
and needless provocation. created as much havoc because he continues to
refer to Jerusalem as “undivided” which
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a matter of suggests that there is yet scope for the division
their own concern. Neither does it concern the of East and West Jerusalem between Palestine
USA, nor did it majorly impact it. Matters and Israel. Unfortunately, the weak literary
between neighbouring countries are fragile, to wording of the announcement has caused
say the least, and the smallest trigger can set mayhem to follow suit. There is palpable
fire to years of slow, peaceful negotiations, like tension between Israel, Palestine and USA, and
in the case of the Oslo Accords. For a matter people across the world wait in anticipation.
that has been trudged along for so long, a The recent Israel-Palestine stir of events is a
proclamation like this has caused the regrowth perfect example of how too much concern can
of dormant hatred and intolerance between the cause trouble. While the President continues to
two nations. For President Trump to declare a remain strong on his word, people across the
stance over an issue, that earlier remained world attempt to refrain from wondering what
diplomatic from the side of the USA, appears new crisis this turn of events may cause.
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support towards the Jewish community in Janhavi is a 16 year old who loves the
Israel. calmness of beaches and the thrill and
competitiveness of board games. She loves to
Moreover, he also stated that the US embassy paint and she sees the world as her personal
in Israel would be officially moved from Tel canvas.
Aviv to Jerusalem. This, to many, came as a
