Secretary of State Colin Powell told Arab American leaders that his reference to Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in Congressional testimony last week did not indicate a change in U.S. policy. During his first official meeting with Arab Americans, Powell clarified that Jerusalem’s status is a matter to be determined by Israel and the Palestinians.
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