President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the State Department told senators at his confirmation hearing that the incoming administration recognizes Jerusalem as the Capitol of Israel and said it would leave the US embassy in the contested holy city. When Blinken was asked about the decision taken by the administration of the outgoing President, Donald Trump, regarding the transfer of his country’s embassy to Jerusalem, and his recognition of the occupied city as the capital of Israel; to respond to the nominee minister repeating that matters in this regard remain as they are. He emphasised that they would continue their support for Israel. Israel is the most important ally of the United States in the region, he added. To check the news, click here