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Breaking News: U.N. Votes To Declare Trump's Jerusalem Decision "Null And Void" by Nobody: 7:29pm On Dec 21, 2017
The UN General Assembly voted 128-9 with 35 abstentions to declare Mr. Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital "null and void."

Thursday's vote, while a victory for the Palestinians, was significantly lower than its supporters had hoped for, with many forecasting at least 150 "yes" votes. It is noteworthy that 21 countries were absent.

The UN General Assembly voted 128-9 with 35 abstentions to declare Mr. Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital "null and void."

But Israel's ambassador to U.N. holds up coin to make his case. Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the U.N., held up a coin he said is from 67 AD and bears the words -- in Hebrew -- "Freedom of Zion."

He said it is "clear evidence … that proves the ancient connection of Jews to Jerusalem."

"No UNESCO declaration, no empty speeches, no General Assembly resolution will ever drive us from Jerusalem," he said. "These are the facts this body does not want to hear. These are the facts this body wishes to ignore."

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