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U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem
Presentation of colours by U.S Marines and singing of the U.S national anthem during the opening ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
July 17, 2018, 12:01 pm
US Embassy upgrade to cost £16 million instead of estimated £190,000
Despite claims made by President Trump that work would cost maximum £300,000, a US firm is awarded a £16m contract
By JTA
Israeli and American flags adorned lamp-posts around Jerusalem
May 13, 2018, 2:13 pm
Israel prepares to open US Embassy in Jerusalem
Jewish state to have series of celebrations to open the new site as bunting and flags are put up around the holy city
May 10, 2018, 9:50 am
US Embassy changes Twitter account from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Social media profile altered to reflect the move which fulfils President Donald Trump's campaign promise
Old City of Jerusalem
April 10, 2018, 12:29 pm
Jerusalem neighbours resist security upgrades for new US Embassy
Israelis who live near the site slated to be the new American embassy block changes deemed necessary for the move
By JTA
Temple Mount in Jerusalem
March 8, 2018, 10:21 am
Arab ministers insist Jerusalem must be capital of future Palestinian state
Arab League meeting in Cairo comes amid America's decision to open its Israeli Embassy in Jerusalem this May
By Jewish News Reporter
Old City of Jerusalem
February 24, 2018, 5:44 pm
New US Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May
White House officials say the controversial move is planned to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel's independence
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
January 31, 2018, 10:45 am
Trump’s State of the Union speech cites Jerusalem vote in bid to help ‘friendly’ states
President of the United States called on Congress to pass a law that would extend foreign assistance only to “friendly” nations
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Old City of Jerusalem
January 20, 2018, 4:48 pm
Trump expected to approve US embassy move as yearly as 2019
US president reportedly considering making the official transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem next year
By Jewish News Reporter
 America’s UN envoy Nikki Haley warned it will remember who voted against the decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem
January 11, 2018, 4:05 pm
Why small friends are staunch allies at the United Nations
The UN voted against Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Aside from Israel and the US, seven other states backed the move. We look behind the scenes to find out why
By Stephen Oryszczuk
A Palestinian walks in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of the prayers in Jerusalem, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
January 3, 2018, 12:38 pm
El Salvador confirms it will not move embassy back to Jerusalem
Central American state says it won't follow America's suit 'out of respect for the peace process'
By JTA
A Palestinian walks in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of the prayers in Jerusalem, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
December 25, 2017, 12:01 pm
Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
Central American state's president says his country will follow America's lead in recognising Israel's capital
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
December 22, 2017, 2:40 pm
Mahmoud Abbas: U.S. ‘no longer an honest mediator’ in peace efforts
Palestinian president Will no longer accept any plans put forward by America due to their recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Palestinians clash with Israeli troopsl in the West Bank City Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
December 22, 2017, 2:32 pm
Palestinian killed in Gaza as fallout from Trump’s Jerusalem move continues
Palestinian leaders say a 24-year-old man was shot in the chest following demonstrations by the border with Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the United Nations General Assembly.
December 21, 2017, 7:38 pm
UN vote against Trump’s Jerusalem move branded ‘preposterous’ by Netanyahu
Israeli leader lashes out against the United Nations after it backs the resolution with 128 votes to nine, with 35 abstentions
By JTA
Donald Trump
December 21, 2017, 4:52 pm
Trump suggests he’ll cut aid to states that oppose Jerusalem recognition at UN
American president says will be watching who opposes America, saying 'Let them vote against us, we’ll save a lot'
By JTA
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