Democrats Drop Jerusalem Pledge From Party Platform
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The Democratic Party platform omitted a passage that declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel, a move giving Republican Mitt Romney a fresh opening to cast President Barack Obama as a weak supporter of the U.S. ally.
“President Obama and the Democratic Party maintain an unshakable commitment to Israel’s security,” states the start of the section of the Democratic platform related to the Middle East. The three-paragraph statement vows an “enduring commitment” to Israel, advocates for a two-state solution in the conflict with Palestinians and promises to increase spending on security.