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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 1H 21M

Because It’s Just and Right — The Untold Story Behind U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem

from The Pulse of Israel · host Avi Abelow

Dive into the true story behind one of the most consequential decisions in modern diplomacy — the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Based on the book Because It’s Just and Right: The Untold Back-Story of the US Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel and Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem by Leonard Grunstein & Farley Weiss, this video explores:📍 The historical, legal, and political journey that led to the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995📍 How bipartisan U.S. leaders worked to secure recognition📍 The diplomatic and cultural significance of recognizing Jerusalem📍 Insights into the strategies, debates, and pivotal moments that shaped this landmark decisionWhether you’re interested in Middle East history, international law, or U.S.–Israel relations, this video breaks down the essential context and meaning behind a historic shift in global diplomacy. Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Dive into the true story behind one of the most consequential decisions in modern diplomacy — the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Based on the book Because It’s Just and Right: The Untold Back-Story of the US Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel and Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem by Leonard Grunstein & Farley Weiss, this video explores:📍 The historical, legal, and political journey that led to the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995📍 How bipartisan U.S. leaders worked to secure recognition📍 The diplomatic and cultural significance of recognizing Jerusalem📍 Insights into the strategies, debates, and pivotal moments that shaped this landmark decisionWhether you’re interested in Middle East history, international law, or U.S.–Israel relations, this video breaks down the essential context and meaning behind a historic shift in global diplomacy. Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

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