Hey friends, in only a few days the international celebration of Israel's 70th birthday will take place. Not only is Israel's 70th year significant in terms of Biblical importance, but it will be an especially meaningful celebration as the US and others move their embassies to Jerusalem! Gear up...the excitement is about to begin! The …
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ICEJ Vice President David Parsons Talks about the US Embassy Move
By now you know that President Trump has announced the US will move the embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May. Despite threats of turmoil and retaliation from Arabs and Palestinians, Trump made good on a campaign promise. But did you know the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 ordered the US Embassy …
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Trump Officially Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital, and Announces Embassy will Move to Jerusalem
President Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Jerusalem, and announced plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.....This is nothing more or less than a recognition of reality. It is also the right …
Israeli Media Reports: Trump Decides against Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
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 …
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