Watch Professor Yitzhak Reiter briefly summarize the history of Jerusalem and its evolving international status, from the late 1940s until now. Reiter explains international response to these changes, including that of the United States, and the significance of the movement of the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Finally, Professor Reiter explains the ramifications of the transfer of the American embassy on peace negotiations and why he believes it does not necessarily harm the peace process.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)