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Every year in Israel's history is a station. Turn the dial and hear what was on the air — original archival photos, voices from the radio, the story, and the song of that year.

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2017

Jerusalem Takes Center Stage

US President Donald Trump announces recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

  1. Donald Trump becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall.
  2. Narendra Modi becomes the first Prime Minister of India to visit Israel.
  3. Two Druze police officers, Hayil Sitawe and Kamil Shnaan, are murdered in a shooting attack on the Temple Mount.
  4. President Trump announces the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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