a great deal for the israelis and a great deal for the palestinians in jerusalem many israelis celebrated trumps announcement it s long overdue the flacks of the two allies waving side by side on the old city wall. prime minister benjamin netanyahu praising the move as the beginning of a new era this is a historic day. the president s decision is an important step towards peace for there is no peace that doesn t include jerusalem as the capital of the state of israel. but far from all israelis share that optimism but it shows a lack of understanding of the sensitivities in this region and i think it s a dangerous move right now that sentiment echoed by the palestinians top peace negotiator the seasoned diplomat visibly shaken warning that trump s move could play into the hands of islamists i think president tonight this qualified the
announcement it s long overdue the flax of the two allies waving side by side on the old city wall. prime minister benjamin netanyahu praising the move as the beginning of a new era this is a historic day. the president s decision is an important step towards peace for there is no peace that doesn t include jerusalem as the capital of the state of those humans who live but far from all israelis share that optimism but it shows a lack of understanding of the sensitivities in this region and i think it s a dangerous move right now that sentiment echoed by the palestinians top peace negotiator the seasoned diplomat visibly shaken warning that trump s move could play into the hands of islamists i think president tonight this qualified the united states from going to. any or all you know if you support us i think tonight
u.s. embassy. this decision reflects the president s commitment to an ancient but enduring fulfillment of promises and advancing peace. the president s decision as an important step towards peace, for there is no peace that doesn t include jerusalem as the capital of the state of israel. i call on all countries to join the united states in recognizing jerusalem as israel s capital and to move their embassies here. i share president trump s commitment to advancing peace between israel and all of our neighbors including the palestinians. this has been our goal from israel s first day and we will continue to work with the president and his people to make that dream of peace come true. i also want to make clear, there will be no change whatsoever to the status quo, israel will always ensure freedom of worship
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