US Embassy move to Jerusalem

Native American leaders seek to establish embassy in Jerusalem, strengthen ties with Israel

Inspired by the story of the Jewish people, the Riverwinds forge cultural ties between Native Americans and Israel.

|ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
Chief Joseph Riverwind and Dr. Laralyn Riverwind.
A view of the Machon Lev campus in Jerusalem, home to a number of the capital’s top start-ups, including AI-company Flycomm.

On this day: in 1950: Jerusalem becomes the capital of Israel

In 1950, Jerusalem became the capital of Israel. Now, other countries are slowly starting to recognize it as such.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022.

Donald Trump applauded by Orthodox Jewish education group

To Trump's apparent annoyment, the crowd gave the commuting a bigger applause than to the moving of the US embassy to Jerusalem.

|ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Ramallah. August 25, 2020

Shtayyeh urges US to scrap Jerusalem embassy plan

Palestinians have said in the past that the land was owned by Palestinian families and leased temporarily to British Mandate authorities before 1948.

|ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Jerusalem and the embassy issue

Israel enjoys diplomatic relations with more than 160 countries, virtually all of which have sited their embassies in Tel Aviv or neighboring cities.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByNEVILLE TELLER
US Ambassador David Friedman presents Menachem Zivotofsky, with a passport

US Embassy in Jerusalem gets further construction approval

The plans have been in the works for two years.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV, HAGAY HACOHEN
A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.

Palestinian Central Bank governor quits on a high note

"You have, of course, the authority that has the longevity, chaired by President [Mahmoud] Abbas. Especially when Hamas and Fatah are throwing things at each other, and so we’re stuck in the middle."

FEBRUARY 8, 2021ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
’Heritage is very important. I’m coming from a family who has a heritage ... but if you want to be something you have to build your credit.’ Shawwa looks at family pictures at his home in Ramallah, January 25, 2021.

US Embassy in Jerusalem plans ambitious expansion

Jerusalem has green-lighted building permits that may reshape the city – for better and for worse.

JANUARY 28, 2021ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Deputy Mayor for Foreign Relations, Economic Development and Tourism Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on the site of planned expansion of the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Jerusalem approves expanded US embassy

The approved plans include expanding the current embassy site in Arnona, as well as the construction of a new embassy on Derech Hebron.

JANUARY 13, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
A meeting discussing the plans to develop the US embassy in Jerusalem, January 13, 2021. A meeting discussing the plans to develop the US embassy in Jerusalem, January 13, 2021.

Friedman recalls close connection to Trump as days in post draw to close

Speaking to Trump weekly and meeting monthly gave Friedman unparalleled power as an ambassador.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman attend Wednesday’s ceremony in Ariel that extended Israel-US scientific cooperation agreement in West Bank and Golan Heights.

Netanyahu thanks Trump on third anniversary of Jerusalem recognition

The premier and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman hung a copy of that proclamation in the Prime Minister’s Office.

DECEMBER 6, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on third anniversary of President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capitol, December 6, 2020.

US planning ‘outreach building,’ not consulate in east Jerusalem

“Our plan to open an outreach building in east Jerusalem is designed solely to improve our contacts among our Jerusalem neighbors."

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.

I used to be a ‘Never Trumper.’ Not anymore

20 reasons I strongly support the president’s reelection.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020ByJOEL CLEO GIOSUÈ ROSENBERG
US President Donald Trump meets with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in March.

US ambassador residence in Israel sold to Sheldon Adelson

The sale was approved after Adelson had offered the highest bid.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020ByDANIEL NISINMAN
A general view shows the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv