The Guardian- The US president spoke alongside Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, claiming the US-Israel alliance is stronger than it�s ever been

Donald Trump�has raised the prospect of attending the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem � a provocative move that could further inflame tensions in the Middle East.

The American president was speaking at the White House on Monday alongside Israel�s prime minister,�Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders, each mired in politically damaging domestic investigations, basked in mutual praise.

Despite fierce international opposition,�Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel�s capital in December�and announced the US embassy would move to the city in May, shortly after Israel�s 70th anniversary. Netanyahu�s visit to Washington has been interpreted as something of a victory lap.

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