partners on isis, on syria. i think that what is really missing here as we've been saying is this kind of regional strategy. jared kushner is trying to get this kind of jigsaw puzzle where the saudis are working together with israel on iran. that part of it seems to be working pretty well i think. there have been some quiet conversations between saudi arabia and israel. what about the gulf? they're not going to be happy about this. >> i want to get reaction from the israelis and palestinians. we are reporters in jerusalem and ramallah on the west bank. nic robertson is in jerusalem. nick, i understand the prime minister benjamin met net is reacting to what the president just said? >> reporter: yeah, he's thanked president trump for a courageous statement. he goes on to say you know, the president's decision is an important step towards peace for there is no peace that doesn't include jerusalem as the capital