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Government & Politics

Pence Doubles Down On Trump Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital

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Published January 22, 2018 at 12:33 PM CST

The Palestinians have reacted angrily to Vice President Mike Pence’s speech to the Israeli parliament Monday. Pence repeated the Trump administration’s controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and said the American Embassy will be moved to the city next year, earlier than expected.

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR’s Daniel Estrin (@DanielEstrin) for more.