Its status today remains one the thorniest issues blocking a comprehensive Mideast peace agreement , with both the state of Israel and the Palestinian people claiming sovereignty . He is a U.S. citizen born in Jerusalem . The State Department ' n't allow the use of ' Israel ' as a birthplace on his passports . The Supreme Court will hear the case Nov. 3 .
He is a U.S. citizen born in Jerusalem . The State Department ' n't allow the use of ' Israel ' as a birthplace on his passports . The Supreme Court will hear the case Nov. 3 .