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Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

Supreme Islamic institution of Sunni Muslims warns “the gates of hell” will open if U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

It's official:

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

Officials 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 move

Morocco'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 tomorrow

White House press secretary says Trump will give speech regarding Jerusalem Wednesday, won't go into details.

US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old City

State 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 later

US 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 moved

US 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 Jerusalem

Abbas 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 move

White 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 direction

Israeli 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 move

Trump’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 Jerusalem

Hamas 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 embassy

State Department spokeswoman says Trump hasn't yet decided whether to sign waiver delaying embassy move to Jerusalem.

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

Senior 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 Jerusalem

Senate Minority Leader responds to Trump's statement that embassy will not be moved until peace talks given a chance.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'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 embassy

Trump says in an interview he wants to give his peace efforts a chance before moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Deputy Foreign Minister:

'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

Pence: The day will come when Trump moves the embassy

Speaking at CUFI summit in Washington, Vice President reiterates Trump's commitment to Israel.

'I'm convinced Trump will move the embassy'

Dr. Joseph Frager speaks to ZOA president Morton Klein at the Israel Day concert in Central Park.

Senate approves resolution on Jerusalem reunification

By a vote of 90-0, Senate passes resolution reaffirming that Jerusalem is Israel's undivided capital.

Haley: Trump hasn't changed his mind on embassy move

UN ambassador Nikki Haley says Trump wants embassy move to Jerusalem to be a part of the peace process.

New York newspaper 'confident' Trump will move embassy

New York Post opines that President Donald Trump will keep his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Democrats blast Trump's embassy delay

Senator Schumer and Congressman Engel express disappointment in Trump's failure to fulfill campaign promise to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

U.S. Jewish groups disappointed by Embassy decision

Conference of Presidents, Simon Wiesenthal Center express disappointment over delay in Embassy move to Jerusalem.

Spicer: Embassy move a question of when, not if

White House press secretary stresses that President Trump still intends to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Abbas pleased with Trump's embassy decision

PA chairman's spokesman says Trump decision to delay embassy move to Jerusalem will advance peace.

Trump will sign order delaying Embassy move

US President expected to sign interim order delaying US Embassy move for additional six months.

Spicer on embassy move: We'll let you know

White House press secretary says Trump has yet to reach a decision on moving embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel needs to have realistic expectations, says Trump promised his voters - not Israel - to move Embassy.

Cruz: Move the embassy to Jerusalem

Texas Senator speaks in honor of Jerusalem Day, reiterate support for formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's eternal capital.

Placing the cornerstone for the US Embassy in Jerusalem

Betar Movement youth hold ceremony placing cornerstone for new US Embassy at Allenby Square, call on Trump to build it.

Trump: I love the people in Israel

In an interview with Israel Hayom, US President Trump speaks about US Embassy move and finding a solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away

White House official says Trump has decided it is not "wise" to move the Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.

US organizations pressure Trump to move Embassy

Group of 60 US organizations pressures Trump to move Embassy to Jerusalem with no delays or preconditions.

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Haley: Western Wall is part of Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says US Embassy should be moved to Jerusalem, Western Wall is part of Israel.

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Senior US officials convey messages to Israeli counterparts that Trump government committed to transfer embassy, but patience needed.

'They're trying to distort reality'

Former National Security Adviser stresses that there has never been a doubt about Israel's position regarding the U.S. Embassy move.

Netanyahu responds

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'

Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy

'Everyone I've spoken to in DC says Netanyahu told Trump not to move embassy at this time.'

Ambassador Friedman arrives in Israel

New US Ambassador to Israel assumes post 1 week before visit of US president to Israel.

Netanyahu: The US embassy should move to Jerusalem

PM says all embassies should be in Israel's capital, and that moving the US embassy would shatter the Arab fantasies over the city.

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Yediot Ahronot reporter attacks Education Minister for demanding PM make Israel's position on embassy location clear to US administration.

'All the embassies should move to Jerusalem'

Netanyahu says the natural location for all foreign embassies is Jerusalem, as it is Israel's capital.

Republican leader:

'The U.S. Embassy will move to Jerusalem'

Marc Zell, co-chair of Republicans Overseas in Israel, believes the American Embassy will quietly be moved from Tel Aviv.

White House: No decision yet on Embassy move

White House deputy press secretary makes clear that Trump has not yet made a decision about the location of the Embassy in Israel.

Netanyahu: Every country should move their Embassy to Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu's office: We weren't told of any decisions regarding the US Embassy.

Disappointment

US Embassy will stay in Tel Aviv

Senior US sources say President Trump decided to keep Embassy in Tel Aviv. Jerusalem: We're not surprised.

Erdogan: Talk of moving US embassy 'extremely wrong'

Turkish President warns moving a single stone in Jerusalem could have serious implications for Middle East.