Jerusalem Embassy Act

Former US senator Jon Kyl, key author of Jerusalem Embassy Act, dies at 84

In addition to his work securing funding for the Arrow missile defense system, Kyl also fought against former US president Barack Obama’s recognition of a Palestinian state

|ByANNA BARSKY
US Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) awaits Vice President Mike Pence before a mock swear-in ceremony on September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

|ByJAMES GENN
FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

|ByTPS

PM calls UN 'House of Lies,' preemptively rejects vote on Jerusalem

Key countries to watch in vote: eastern and central EU countries, non-Muslim African states, India and Mexico. Netanyahu thanks Trump and Haley for 'courageous and uncompromising' stand for Israel.

DECEMBER 21, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem.

Bahrain advises against clash with U.S. over Jerusalem issue

Bahrain has distanced itself from Palestinian efforts to isolate the US over its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

DECEMBER 21, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
A meeting between Rabbi Marc Schneier and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which took place at the Royal Palace in Manama, Bahrain, on Wednesday March 2, 2016.

Abbas to visit Saudi Arabia amid differences over US Jerusalem recognition

After the announcement, the group met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

DECEMBER 19, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a reception ceremony in Riyadh in 2015.

Arab states worry over India's lackluster response to Trump's Jerusalem move

The Indian Foreign Ministry's bland statement made no reference to Jerusalem and prompted criticism at home that it was insufficient, vague and anti-Palestinian.

DECEMBER 18, 2017ByREUTERS
A general view of Jerusalem shows the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount December 6, 2017.

Comment: Trump has to do better than Cyrus

Cyrus couldn’t complete his declaration. How will Trump fare?

DECEMBER 14, 2017ByBENJAMIN GLATT
US President Donald Trump places a note in the stones of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City May 22, 2017.

Comment: Jerusalem is seeing the light

100 years to city's capture and Trump recognition means future keeps on getting brighter.

DECEMBER 11, 2017ByBENJAMIN GLATT
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stands behind as U.S. President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation he signed that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washington, U.S., December 6, 2017

Trump’s march of folly

The likelihood of a breakthrough in the conflict looks even more remote than ever.

DECEMBER 10, 2017ByELIE PODEH
Palestinians burn signs depicting an Israeli flag and a U.S. flag during a protest against the U.S. intention to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in Gaza City December 6, 2017.

« Jérusalem est la capitale d’Israël »

Dans un discours historique, le président américain a reconnu la Ville sainte comme capitale de l’Etat juif

DECEMBER 10, 2017ByJOHANNA AFRIAT
Donald Trump, à l'issue de son allocution du 6 décembre

Security council members push Trump for detailed Mideast peace proposal

US Envoy Haley insists Washington can remain a credible broker between Israelis and Palestinians despite displays of Palestinian anger.

DECEMBER 8, 2017ByREUTERS
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, US, December 8, 2017.

Muslims around the world rally against Trump in solidarity with Palestinians

Trump's announcement on Wednesday has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies.

DECEMBER 8, 2017ByREUTERS
Afghan protesters shout slogans during a protest againstÊU.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, in Kabul, Afghanistan December 8, 2017