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
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 …
Reports are out that President Trump will visit Israel in May, perhaps May 22-23. It is believed he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and tour important sites such as the Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and the city of Jerusalem. Ironically (or not so ironically!), that visit is just ahead of Israel's …
Continue reading President Trump will Visit Jerusalem in May…Will the Embassy go there Too?
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