Lab Report: Understanding the Debate Over Israel's Capital City

Capital conflict: President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is causing a diplomatic stir around the world. Even for a city that’s no stranger to tension and geopolitical posturing, the move is drawing unusual attention—but what’s so significant about identifying a capital city? Vox dives into the decades-long political fight behind this dicey matter, zooming in on the importance of Trump’s language here:

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