Jerusalem (CNN) US President Donald Trump is expected to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel this week in a move that will spark controversy across the world. Why is declaring Jerusalem the capital such a big deal? It could be as simple as switching the names -- making the embassy in Jerusalem and a consulate in Tel Aviv. The US Ambassador to Israel would move from his residence in a Tel Aviv suburb to Jerusalem. But in July of that year, Israel passed a law that declared Jerusalem the united capital of Israel.

Source: CNN December 05, 2017 18:22 UTC