Upgrading US-Palestinian relations in Jerusalem impacts capital status – The issue is not about whether there should be a consulate to handle Palestinian affairs, but why a US Consulate for the Palestinians should be based in Jerusalem and not, for example, in Ramallah. | JPost

The US State Department made a significant diplomatic move last week when it upgraded its Jerusalem office to the Palestinians. The Palestinian Affairs Unit changed its name on Twitter to the “US Office of Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem.” You might ask, “What’s in a name?” In this case, the answer is a lot.