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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 434

Jerusalem Embassy Act

A father holds his son waving Kosovo's flag as they celebrate the 12th anniversary of the country's independence, in the capital Pristina, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)
September 6, 2020, 6:42 am
Kosovo’s Jerusalem embassy offer was available for years, but Israel was wary
Pristina’s move to recognize the Jewish state is being hailed as a breakthrough, but it had long been courting Jerusalem, which balked at endorsing a unilateral statehood move
By Raphael Ahren
US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Munchin, left, and daughter of US President Donald Trump, Senior Adviser Ivanka Trump, unveil a dedication plaque during the official opening ceremony of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 27, 2020, 5:13 pm
Moving the US Embassy back to Tel Aviv? Technically possible, but very unlikely
Democratic front-runner Bernie Sanders would consider shutting the Jerusalem mission, but experts say there are many political — and legal — obstacles he’d have to clear first
By Raphael Ahren
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks at an event marking one year since the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, May 14, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 14, 2019, 11:04 pm
Embassy is a ‘new shrine’ in ancient Jerusalem, US envoy says on 1st anniversary
Israel’s secret weapon is that it’s on God’s side, David Friedman declares at event marking year since embassy came to capital; PM thanks Trump for ‘politically incorrect’ decision
By Raphael Ahren
US President Donald Trump, right, listens to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a press conference after a summit of heads of state and government at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, July 12, 2018. (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
May 8, 2019, 5:22 pm
US confirms no more presidential waivers for Jerusalem Embassy Act
Even though Trump moved the embassy last year, he continued to sign the waiver until the ambassador’s official residence moved to the capital in March
By Raphael Ahren and ToI Staff
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump unveil the inauguration plaque during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018. (AFP Photo/Menahem Kahana)
June 5, 2018, 3:28 pm
Despite embassy relocation, Trump signs presidential waiver
As his predecessors have done for years, president temporarily suspends implementation of Jerusalem Embassy Act — because the ambassador’s residence still hasn’t moved
By Raphael Ahren
Brazil's Presidential pre-candidate and conservative lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro, speaks during a meeting of the "In Defense of Muncipalities" congress, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
May 25, 2018, 2:15 pm
As evangelicals bid to move embassy, ‘Brazil’s Trump’ says he will if elected
At parliamentary event feting Israel’s 70th birthday, Christian conservatives propose to join Latin American countries relocating embassies to Jerusalem; Brazil’s Jews are torn
By Viviane Vaz
Israel's Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer, United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Pastor John Hagee, May 11, 2018. (CUFI)
May 19, 2018, 11:17 pm
US envoy to Israel: Evangelical Christians firmer Israel backers than many Jews
As David Friedman hails their ‘fervor and devotion’ in NY Times interview, his counterpart Ron Dermer calls devout Christians the ‘backbone’ of US support for Israel
By ToI Staff
People watch as US President Donald Trump speaks on a video screen during the official opening ceremony of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 15, 2018, 8:38 am
Unfazed by Gaza riots, Jerusalem celebrates itself — and Donald Trump
The US embassy dedication was a distinctly partisan affair, with pastors and politicians thanking God for the president’s courage and leadership in recognizing Israel’s capital
By Raphael Ahren
A road sign indicating the direction of the US Embassy and the US Consulate in Jerusalem, on May 7, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 7, 2018, 9:27 pm
White House confirms Trump to skip Jerusalem embassy opening
Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan to lead US delegation including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Steven Mnuchin, and Jason Greenblatt
By ToI Staff and Raphael Ahren
Czech President Milos Zeman speaking at a reception in honor of Israel's 70th birthday at Prague Castle, April 25, 2018 (Facebook)
April 26, 2018, 10:47 pm
The Americas are moving their embassies to Jerusalem. Europe? Not so fast
Israeli officials hail Czech announcement of gradual relocation, but Prague, like others on the continent, is sticking to EU consensus
By Raphael Ahren
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin holds a press conference during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, DC on April 21, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS)
April 22, 2018, 11:01 pm
Steven Mnuchin set to lead 250 strong US delegation at Jerusalem embassy opening
Group reportedly to include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsay Graham, Jewish leaders and heads of pro-Israel Christian organizations
By ToI Staff
View of the US Consulate in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, February 24, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 21, 2018, 4:46 am
Jerusalem municipality completes signs for new US embassy
Authorities also paving a new back entrance to the US Consulate compound, which will serve as the temporary premises for the embassy
By ToI Staff
White House senior advisor Jared Kushner (L) and Ivanka Trump attend a press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on May 22, 2017. (AFP Photo/Thomas Coex)
April 18, 2018, 12:56 pm
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump mull attending Jerusalem embassy opening
Jewish power couple has been asked to represent US administration at May 14 celebration, has yet to finalize travel plans
By Raphael Ahren
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (left) meets with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Sharm el-Sheikh on November 6, 2017. (Thaer Ghanaim / Wafa)
December 11, 2017, 10:11 pm
Abbas, Sissi meet on coordinated response to Jerusalem move
PA president’s spokesperson says Ramallah will continue to consult with other Arab countries, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia
By Dov Lieber
Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
December 11, 2017, 12:53 pm
Indonesians burn Israeli, US flags in 4th day of Jerusalem protests
Activists rally outside US embassy over Trump’s recognition of capital, wave banners reading, ‘We are with the Palestinians’
By AP and ToI Staff
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