[[{“value”:”In 1949, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel, despite the city’s division and international objections. The Israeli government moved official institutions to West Jerusalem, including the Knesset and Supreme Court, solidifying its status as the seat of Israeli sovereignty.
However, much of the international community continued to treat Tel Aviv as the diplomatic hub, refusing to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital due to its disputed status and the UN’s original 1947 plan for an international city (corpus separatum).
After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel extended its law and administration to East Jerusalem, effectively unifying the city. In 1980, the Knesset passed the Basic Law: Jerusalem, Capital of Israel, reaffirming its claim.
The U.S. recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in 2017 under President Donald Trump, and moved its embassy there in 2018—marking a major diplomatic milestone. Today, most Israeli ministries are headquartered in Jerusalem, though international recognition remains a deeply politicized issue.”}]]. Read More in Israel NOWlej.
