Guatemala’s Embassy becomes First to Move to Jerusalem

Though not yet an official embassy opening, the Guatemalan mission became the first to open and raise its flag in Jerusalem on Tuesday.  Guatemala’s President Jimmy Morales, an avid supporter of Israel, made this announcement at the AIPAC Policy Conference in March: “In May of this year we will celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary, and under my instructions …

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Announced at AIPAC: Guatemala Officially to Move Embassy to Jerusalem in May!

Big news coming from the AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference.  Hear Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales make the big announcement: https://www.facebook.com/AIPAC/videos/10155437764868543/   AIPAC is the largest pro-Israel lobbying organization in the world.  Some 20,000 Israel supporters are in Washington DC for the Policy Conference, where big name dignitaries often appear.  Israeli Prime Minister …

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Guatemala: Friend of Israel

Recently, Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales and his wife, Hilda Patricia Morales, visited Israel where they were greeted by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.  President Morales entered office in January and was making his first official visit outside the western hemisphere. During the meeting, President Rivlin expressed appreciation to President Morales and promised Israel's assistance in development and innovation …

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