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?
While chaos continues to rage in parts of the Middle East, Israel is poised to celebrate major milestones over the next couple years. This year Israel will celebrate a jubilee marking 50 years since the 1967 Six-Day War that reunited the city of Jerusalem (after being under Jordanian control). Next year, Israel will celebrate it's …
