not aware of this.

And most of the House.

How does that serve the US? There really is no question that Jerusalem is actually, morally and legally the capital of Israel, so it isn't as if the policy defends truth or any other higher principle. Accepting Jerusalem as the capital doesn't indicate support for the Israelis having sovereignty over the Old City, so it isn't as if the policy supports neutrality or negotiations. I doubt it is for reasons of security. So other than pandering to the Arab desire to hurt Jewish Israel, why has the US had this policy?

Maybe the US believed in an internationalized Jerusalem 70 years ago, but today that's an absolutely stupid policy that ignores reality, morality, and our own interests. The idea that the final status of West Jerusalem should be determined by negotiations is insane. And no, recognizing the fact that West Jerusalem is Israel's capital doesn't give up on the two state solution at all. Why is it intelligent to pander to Arab meanness? Do you think that they won't make peace with Israel unless Israel gives up all of Jerusalem? Then screw them. In fact, taking a strong stand on Jerusalem might just show the Arabs that there is a real power in Washington, and might just give that power some maneuvering room to pressure Israel in other areas like moving the settlements.

given his agenda.

One cowardly administration has followed another.