The Trump administration's Dec. 6 announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has sparked a fervent backlash from the greater Middle East as well as the international community on the whole. President Trump elucidated that this recognition does not "reflect a departure from our strong commitment to facilitate a lasting peace agreement." However, this break with more than 20 years of policy has been received with ire by those who see it as counter to progress on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. One such country is Turkey, whose only recently repaired relations with Israel are in danger of yet another breakdown over this development.
Please tune in to THO's latest teleconference to hear from Prof. Dr. Cagri Erhan (Rector of Altinbas University), Dr. Raphael Danziger (Senior Research Advisor, Policy & Government Affairs and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Near East Report American Israel Public Affairs Committee), Moran Stern Center for Jewish Civilization, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, as they discuss the ramifications of this decision.
Speakers
Prof Cagri Erhan, Rector of Altinbas University, Turkey
Dr Raphael Danziger, Senior Research Advisor and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Moran Stern, Center for Jewish Civilization, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service