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FL H1027
Resolution
Status
1/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jared Moskowitz
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the historical, religious, and cultural importance of Jerusalem to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim peoples over thousands of years.
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Supports recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel and relocation of the United States Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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Cites archaeological discoveries in the City of David, including the Siloam Inscription (8th century B.C.E.), clay seal impressions (6th century B.C.E.), the Pool of Siloam (1st century B.C.E.), and the Second Temple Pilgrimage Road (1st century C.E.) as evidence of Jerusalem's historical significance to Judaism.
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Criticizes UNESCO resolutions regarding Jerusalem as biased attempts to erase Jewish and Christian historical ties to the city and unjustly single out Israel.
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Applauds the Federal Government's recent recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel and its plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
Legislative Description
Capital of Israel
Last Action
Adopted
1/31/2018