Days after the president's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, protests spread throughout the Muslim world. Violent clashes erupted in the Palestinian territories.
Although the move has been welcomed by Israel, many key players in the Middle East have cautioned that it is likely to spark violence and derail peace efforts.
Jerusalem has been contested for millennia and its status remains unresolved to this day. Here are some key things to understand about the disputed city.
President Trump will make a decision "in coming days" on whether to sign another six-month waiver to a U.S. law ordering the embassy to be relocated from Tel Aviv.
Palestinians are flocking to a string of Nutella cafés that have popped up in the region. The cafes offer a welcome refuge from the realities of living in a conflict zone.