US Embassy move to Jerusalem

Grapevine: Fateful wallets

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Wallet (illustrative).
US Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) awaits Vice President Mike Pence before a mock swear-in ceremony on September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington in May.

Diplomatic courage: How Trump’s embassy decision strengthened Israel’s position – opinion

Chief Joseph Riverwind and Dr. Laralyn Riverwind.

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


Analysts: Palestinians’ court appeal on US Embassy relocation will not hold

Complaint is seen as mostly symbolic because International Court of Justice unlikely to render judgment not already borne out in international law.

THE US Embassy, taking pride of place in Jerusalem.

GRAPEVINE: Beyond the bonfires

Movers and shakers, how Israeli people shape the places of this country.

US Ambassador David Friedman [C] Rabbi Israel Meir Lau [L] and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog [R].

U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled

President Trump in December 2017 recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and in May 2018 followed through on his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo listens during a news conference in Reykjavik

Passover interview with Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion

What would happen if you’re invited to a bat mitzvah that takes place in the “egalitarian” area? First I’d say no, but then I would check the case. Progressive Jewry is not a problem in Jerusalem.

Moshe Lion, 2019.

U.S. Consulate for Palestinians to be merged with embassy Monday

PA residents will no longer have separate US entity for services after merger.

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the US embassy, in the area of the US consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.

Palestinians: No role for U.S. in peace after closure of J'lem Consulate

PA officials reiterated their rejection of Trump's 'Deal of the Century' and said that the Palestinian leadership will continue to make sacrifices to preserve their national rights.

Protesters burn a poster of US President Donald Trump with the words "No for the deal of the century" in the Palestinian Authority controlled side of Hebron, February 22, 2019

Guatemalan minister: If you're a friend of Israel, show with embassy move

"We are a friend of Israel, so we need to show that we are a friend. Don't be pareve (neutral), be tachles (practical). If you are a friend, show it."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales at the opening of the Guatamalan embassy in Jerusalem

Florida recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital

Florida placed itself a step ahead of the Trump Administration, which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital previously but did not mention whether it supports united Jerusalem or not

US AMBASSADOR to Israel David Friedman speaks at the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem last year. Israel and America share common values and common interests, but the need for the US to be involved in the Middle East does not hinge on what is right or wrong for Israel; it is needed for America

A look back at Jerusalem’s top stories of 2018

As the year draws to a close, we review the stories that dominated the Holy City’s headlines.

New Mayor Moshe Lion (right) embraced outgoing mayor Nir Barkat on November 14, when the runoff vote results were finalized.

This year’s diplomatic lesson: It’s not all in your hands

When Israel historians look back on 2018, one diplomatic achievement will stand out above the rest: the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the US embassy, in the area of the US consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.