Trump has also directed his government to begin preparations to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusale. AL-QAEDA, ISLAMIC STATE THREATEN BLOODBATHAl Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS) have threatened attacks on the US for its decision to shift its embassy in Israel. @IsraeliPM tells @POTUS: "Thank you for today's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Establishing a Jerusalem embassy was a major campaign promise of Trump's and one that officials said he focused on in discussions with top advisers in recent weeks. WATCH | Excerpt from Trump's announcement on Jerusalem (Courtesy: Reuters/Twitter)LIVE: Trump says it is time the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital https://t.co/EYAj7z5vVXpic.twitter.com/PudkHmXlFu - Reuters Live (@ReutersLive) December 6, 2017(Inputs from AP)

Source: India Today December 06, 2017 18:24 UTC