Trump proposes Palestinian state with capital in eastern Jerusalem

Under Trump's proposed Middle East peace plan, the United States will recognize Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed the creation of a Palestinian state with a capital in eastern Jerusalem, in an effort to achieve a peace breakthrough with Israel that will be a tough sell for Palestinians.
 
Under Trump’s proposed Middle East peace plan announced at a White House ceremony attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the United States will recognize Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank.

In exchange, Israel would agree to accept a four-year freeze on new settlement activity while Palestinian statehood were being negotiated.

“Today, Israel has taken a giant step toward