Iyar 5, 5778, 4/20/2018
US Embassy Israelis expect violence with embassy move - but oppose delayNew poll shows 61% of Israelis believe moving US Embassy to J'lem will cause spike in violence, but 59.5% of these oppose delaying the move. Kahlon's tweet to TrumpFM orders permit be given for necessary infrastructure to transfer embassy; Tweets Trump: 'No bureaucracy will slow embassy transfer.' Haniyeh: We won't be able to contain Gazans' protestHamas leader says the group would not be able to contain the mass protests on the day the U.S. moves its embassy to Jerusalem. Congressman DeSantis discusses US Embassy move with Min Bennett'You're going to go down in history as someone who really made a meaningful difference for the Jewish People.' Haley: Israel is not going awayAmbassador Haley at AIPAC: The day will come when the whole world recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Trump may attend opening ceremony for US EmbassyPres. Trump says relations between US, Israel, better than ever before. Jerusalem City Council member welcomes Trump embassy decisionWatch: 'Trump proves time and again that he is a loyal friend.' Haley praises Honduras for backing embassy moveU.S. ambassador to the UN praises Honduras for backing the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem. Muslim cleric: Embassy move 'a declaration of war'Senior member of Association of Muslim Scholars calls for Muslim uprising over U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem. 'The world has been turned upside down'Martin Oliner welcomes Trump administration’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem, praises his administration. PLO: American policy endangers the regionPLO parliament warns against the implications of the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem. Netanyahu: A great day for the people of IsraelWatch: Netanyahu hails U.S. announcement that it would move its embassy to Jerusalem in time for Israel's 70th Independence Day. U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in MayState Department confirms opening of embassy in Jerusalem will coincide with Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Report: Philanthropist to help pay for US embassy moveReports claim Sheldon Adelson will help finance US Embassy's move to Jerusalem. White House, Adelson, refuse to comment. State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassyIn budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem. US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust lawPolish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have ‘repercussions’ for international relations, US embassy warns. US Embassy grants Israeli singer a visaIsraeli singer Amir Benayoun receives US visa allowing him to perform at UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019Senior officials say plan is to convert existing consular building to an embassy. Trump: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem within a yearTrump denies Netanyahu's remarks that U.S. embassy in Israel would move to Jerusalem within a year.Israeli official: UNRWA is one of the greatest frauds in historyPM Netanyahu says he expects US Embassy to move to Jerusalem 'within the span of a year,' MK Oren says UNRWA 'damaged entire Middle East.' Hamas leader to U.S.: We will shut down your embassyHamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar says the group will shut down the U.S. embassy in Israel once it “liberates Palestine”. Arab MKs join protest against 'snake Trump'Arab MKs join dozens of protesters outside US embassy in Tel Aviv, blasting US president for recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel. Left's reaction to Trump announcement 'absolutely ridiculous''Media and constant fear-mongers on Left scream how Trump risks violence by moving embassy. Shame on them for not saying what's accurate.'Trump signs embassy waiverMove gives president 6 months to fulfill pledge to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem. State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediatelySecretary of State Rex Tillerson says US to get to work immediately to fulfill Trump's pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem. Image of shot and bloodstained Trump circulated in PAPhotoshopped image of US President shot in head and stomach part of incitement wave sweeping PA and East Jerusalem. 'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'Journalist David Bedein says US embassy law does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, must be amended before embassy moves. 'Why doesn't anyone ask why there are embassies in Tehran?''Following Trump's visit, there wasn't one flare-up, not one demonstration. When you do the right thing, don't ask questions, just do it.' Haaretz belittles embassy move: 'Don't do us any favors'Haaretz front page on historic day: 'Just an empty gesture'; other journalists reject contemptuous message. 'There'll be an American embassy in Jerusalem, it's inevitable'Father of Embassy Transfer Law in special interview: 'Jerusalem is capital of Israel, any time we recognize this there will be Arab anger.' Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem moveSupreme Islamic institution of Sunni Muslims warns “the gates of hell” will open if U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy moveOfficials in Washington confirm that Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and will order the embassy to be moved there. Moroccan King 'deeply concerned' over embassy moveMorocco's King Mohammed VI joins host of Arab leaders to warn Trump against moving embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrowWhite House press secretary says Trump will give speech regarding Jerusalem Wednesday, won't go into details. US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old CityState Department warns employees to avoid eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria as Trump expected to make announcement on Jerusalem. Report: Trump to recognize Jerusalem, embassy move to come laterUS president said to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, need time to carry out logistics of moving embassy. Trump tells Jordanian King US embassy to be movedUS president tells King Abdullah that US embassy in Israel is to be relocated to Jerusalem. Joint Arab List leader: Trump is a 'pyromaniac'Arab Knesset faction criticizes US president for reportedly seeking to move US embassy to Jerusalem. Trump tells Abbas embassy is to move to JerusalemAbbas reportedly tells POTUS there will be no Palestinian state without its capital in Jerusalem as Trump reveals intention to move embassy. Trump delays decision on embassy moveWhite House says decision on embassy waiver will be delayed until after Monday. Justice Minister to Trump: Just do it!Justice Minister Shaked refers to the transfer of the US Embassy to Jerusalem, calls on President Donald Trump to 'just do it!' Liberman: Embassy move is a step in the right directionIsraeli Defense Minister responds to reports of impending embassy move. 'It's a right step in the right direction.' McMaster: Trump hasn't yet decided on embassy moveTrump’s national security advisor says the president has not yet made a decision on whether to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.'We have not felt for a moment the US has forgotten the embassy'Although imminent embassy move remains unclear, US reportedly plowing ahead with groundwork ahead of announcement. Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of JerusalemHamas threatens intifada if US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.'A critical decision'Former Israeli diplomat to Washington Yoram Ettinger speaks about the importance for both countries of moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.State Department: No decision yet on embassyState Department spokeswoman says Trump hasn't yet decided whether to sign waiver delaying embassy move to Jerusalem. Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing JerusalemSenior official in Washington says Trump is interested in recognizing Jerusalem, without moving the embassy for now.'Palestinian pursuit of terror is reason to move embassy'American Jewish Congress says 'Palestinian pursuit of terror' instead of dialogue is reason to move US Embassy to Jerusalem immediately. 'Israel will not give up Jerusalem'Dr. Dore Gold, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, tells Congress members that moving the embassy would bring a diplomatic solution closer. 'Trump will keep his promise to move the embassy to Jerusalem'Head of Republicans Overseas Israel praises US president's accomplishments in year since election, says he will move embassy to capital. Senator Schumer renews call to move US embassy to JerusalemSenate Minority Leader responds to Trump's statement that embassy will not be moved until peace talks given a chance. 'A clash between Trump's election promises'Israeli Chairman of Republicans Overseas addresses US President's decision not to move embassy to Jerusalem in exclusive interview. 'A Jew cannot be an illegal occupier in Judea'Rep. Alan Clemmons (R-SC) says a Jew cannot occupy Judea any more than an Arab can occupy Arabia.Trump: Give peace efforts a shot before moving embassyTrump says in an interview he wants to give his peace efforts a chance before moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. 'There is a promise to move the US embassy to Jerusalem'Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely says all US representatives told her Trump still intends to move embassy to Jerusalem. Watch: Can US diplomats handle gefilte fish?US Embassy in Tel Aviv puts its diplomats to the ultimate test - trying out gefilte fish |
