Israeli media (example, example) is reporting that President Trump has notified Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US Embassy will stay put in Tel Aviv...at least for now. (Interestingly, The Jerusalem Post is actually denying the report!) Over the past three days, we have examined the controversy surrounding the move. In "To Move or …
Continue reading Israeli Media Reports: Trump Decides against Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
In an exclusive interview with Reuters on April 28, 2017, President Trump was asked if he would use his trip to Israel as an opportunity to declare that the US recognizes Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. Trump's response: "Ask me in a month on that." Many are reading into the statement and Trump's …
Continue reading To Move or Not to Move: Final Thoughts about Moving the Embassy
As noted yesterday, President Trump makes an historic visit to Jerusalem later this month. There is speculation regarding whether or not he will make the "big announcement" to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But wait...if Israel's seat of government is in Jerusalem, why is the embassy in Tel Aviv? Great question, …
Continue reading To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv
Throughout his presidential campaign, President Trump vowed to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The campaign promise was well-received by conservatives, particularly those who support Israel. But there is controversy, and if you are a supporter of Israel, it is important to understand it. Thus, we'll examine the current state …
Continue reading To Move or Not to Move: Will the US Embassy Move to Jerusalem?
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