A number of former ambassadors, such as Martin S. Indyk stated that they were open to recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, provided Israel would agree to slow settlement construction and recognize East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.
部分前任大使，如马丁·英迪克（英语：Martin S. Indyk）表示，他们愿意承认西耶路撒冷是以色列的首都，只要以色列同意减缓定居点建设并承认东耶路撒冷为巴勒斯坦首都。