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Spicer: Trump continues to discuss embassy move

White House press secretary says embassy move to Jerusalem is being discussed, won't go into details.

Spicer: Trump continues to discuss embassy move

Jordanian official: US can move embassy to west Jerusalem

Former Jordanian minister claims there is no need for Arabs to oppose the US moving its embassy to west Jerusalem.

Jordanian official: US can move embassy to west Jerusalem

Hotovely: I'm waiting for Trump to announce US Embassy move

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says rumors Trump plans US Embassy move are probably just rumors - but she's still hopeful they're true.

Hotovely: I'm waiting for Trump to announce US Embassy move

Is Israel delaying the US embassy move?

Knesset Speaker says Israeli officials asked Trump to wait with the move. 'They asked that he wait, go slowly - and that’s what he did.'

Is Israel delaying the US embassy move?

Where will the new US Ambassador to Israel live?

As Trump administration mulls embassy move, new Ambassador to work from Jerusalem residence, entertain official guests in the capital.

Where will the new US Ambassador to Israel live?

US Embassy interviews British 'terrorist' baby

Baby's grandfather accidentally marks him as a terrorist, US Embassy summons infant for questioning.

US Embassy interviews British 'terrorist' baby

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

Israeli Defense Minister meets Mike Pence, talks about anti-Semitism, Iran, and expected US Embassy move.

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

Arab League against moving embassies to Jerusalem

Arab League foreign ministers adopt resolution against attempts to move diplomatic missions to Jerusalem.

Arab League against moving embassies to Jerusalem

Fatah: Moving the embassy will 'explode the region'

Fatah spokesperson warns against relocating the United States embassy to Jerusalem, claims it would affect the entire region.

Fatah: Moving the embassy will 'explode the region'

'Moving the embassy would show US has returned to Middle East'

Deputy Foreign Minister meets US Congressman on trip to examine possibility of moving US embassy to Jerusalem.

'Moving the embassy would show US has returned to Middle East'

'Trump will keep his promise to move embassy to Jerusalem'

Delegation from US Congress visits Israel to examine issue of relocating embassy to Jerusalem.

'Trump will keep his promise to move embassy to Jerusalem'

Congressmen to visit Israel, discuss embassy move

Official delegation of congressmen to visit Israel in order to discuss potential move of embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Congressmen to visit Israel, discuss embassy move

'Rabin wanted the embassy in Jerusalem back in 1989'

Dennis Ross reveals that Yitzhak Rabin approached him in 1989 about the possibility of moving the American embassy to Jerusalem.

'Rabin wanted the embassy in Jerusalem back in 1989'

Justice Minister: We won't cave in to Arab threats

Ayelet Shaked speaks about BDS and her plan for reining in Supreme Court.

Justice Minister: We won't cave in to Arab threats

'Trump won't tell Israel what to do'

Marc Zell, head of Republicans Overseas Israel, says US will not condemn Israel over settlement policies, will move embassy to Jerusalem.

'Trump won't tell Israel what to do'

Erekat: Moving embassy is like recognizing annexation

PLO Secretary General again threatens to cancel recognition of Israel if the United States moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

Erekat: Moving embassy is like recognizing annexation

One brick at a time – Trump on Jerusalem

Op-ed: Consider the Embassy move another way of saying, “Next Year in Jerusalem.”

One brick at a time – Trump on Jerusalem

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) says other consulates will follow US embassy to Jerusalem.

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Jordan's King warns Trump against embassy move

Jordan's King Abdullah warns Trump that relocating the American embassy to Jerusalem could threaten the two-state solution.

Jordan's King warns Trump against embassy move

Amb. Shapiro: Want to move the embassy? Here's how

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel suggests five principles that Trump should adhere to when moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

Amb. Shapiro: Want to move the embassy? Here's how

Israeli Jews born in Muslim countries not affected by travel ban

US Embassy confirms Israelis born in seven Muslim nations subject to US travel ban can still travel to US.

Israeli Jews born in Muslim countries not affected by travel ban

'I will ask Congress to help move US embassy to Jerusalem'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein travels to Washington DC tonight to meet with Congressmen, speak on Iranian threat and US embassy.

'I will ask Congress to help move US embassy to Jerusalem'

Is Trump backing down from the embassy move?

Trump says moving the embassy to Jerusalem "won't be easy" and "there are two sides" involved, but promises to make a decision soon.

Is Trump backing down from the embassy move?

Arab League hopes Trump changes mind about embassy move

Arab League official says he hopes Trump will retract his campaign pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Arab League hopes Trump changes mind about embassy move

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Israeli PM says Regulation Law will be presented in Knesset, emphasizes nothing can substitute strong US-Israel relations.

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Republican leader: Israel is the one delaying embassy move

Marc Zell, co-chair of Republicans Overseas in Israel, says delay in moving embassy to Jerusalem is happening at Israel’s request.

Republican leader: Israel is the one delaying embassy move

'Moving embassy would be declaration of war on Islam'

Muslim cleric warns relocating US embassy to Jerusalem would constitute 'explicit declaration of war on Islam'.

'Moving embassy would be declaration of war on Islam'

No decision yet on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem

White House Press Secretary tells reporters no decision yet on when to move US embassy to Jerusalem, talks in early stages.

No decision yet on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem

Haredi MK: Moving US Embassy is superfluous

Finance Committee Head says Israel doesn't need world to agree Jerusalem is important, threatens to vote against Maaleh Adumim annexation.

Haredi MK: Moving US Embassy is superfluous

Hamas: We'll fight embassy move 'using all means'

Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri says moving the American embassy to Jerusalem would be a "crime".

Hamas: We'll fight embassy move 'using all means'

'Trump has already sent embassy architects to Jerusalem'

Following reports of progress on possible move of US embassy to Jerusalem, official says embassy architects already at work.

'Trump has already sent embassy architects to Jerusalem'

'Trump admin beginning talks for embassy move to Jerusalem'

According to unconfirmed report, Trump administration member reveals announcement on embassy move to be made on Monday.

'Trump admin beginning talks for embassy move to Jerusalem'

Can Trump contain Obama's Middle East fallout?

Can Trump contain Obama's Middle East fallout?

New Israel Ambassador plans to live in Jerusalem

David Friedman says he won't live in ambassador's residence in Herzliya, plans to live and work in Jerusalem.

New Israel Ambassador plans to live in Jerusalem

PA organizations: Embassy move would 'ignite a fire'

Coalition of Palestinian Authority organizations warns President Trump against moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

PA organizations: Embassy move would 'ignite a fire'

'President Trump, don't fear Arab threats!'

Likud MK pens letter to Trump, urging the President-elect not to fear Arab threats against moving the US embassy to Jerusalem.

'President Trump, don't fear Arab threats!'

Islamic countries condemn planned U.S. embassy move

Organization of Islamic Cooperation rejects actions that could undermine PA's ability to claim Jerusalem for a state.

Islamic countries condemn planned U.S. embassy move

'Stay tuned for announcement on US embassy'

Trump's press secretary tells reporters announcement on President-elect's intentions regarding moving US embassy to Jerusalem coming soon.

'Stay tuned for announcement on US embassy'

Trump: I haven't forgotten my promise about Jerusalem

Donald Trump tells Israeli reporter: "I haven't forgotten my promise to move US embassy."

Trump: I haven't forgotten my promise about Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will open national campaign to welcome Donald Trump as new US president and express gratitude for his support.

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Abbas threatens a 'diplomatic response' to American embassy move

PA chairman urges President-elect Trump to rethink moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

Abbas threatens a 'diplomatic response' to American embassy move

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

Obama warns against “sudden, unilateral moves”, an apparent reference to Trump's intention to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

Trump pick for UN envoy supports moving US embassy to Jerusalem

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says at Senate confirmation hearing the she supports President-elect Trump's pledge to move embassy.

Trump pick for UN envoy supports moving US embassy to Jerusalem

Abbas warns Trump: Moving the embassy is a provocation

PA chairman tells incoming President that moving the American embassy to Jerusalem is a “provocation that would harm the peace process”.

Abbas warns Trump: Moving the embassy is a provocation

EU opposes US moving embassy to Jerusalem

EU believes relocation of embassy to Israel's capital would inflame Arab world.

EU opposes US moving embassy to Jerusalem

'Nothing Abbas can do to block US embassy move to Jerusalem'

Minister mocks threats by Palestinian Authority over planned move of US embassy to Jerusalem. 'They're shooting themselves in the head.'

'Nothing Abbas can do to block US embassy move to Jerusalem'

France says US Embassy move will bring 'serious consequences'

Just prior to Paris conference, French Foreign Minister Ayrault warns Trump not to move US Embassy, calls Trump 'stubborn.'

France says US Embassy move will bring 'serious consequences'

Palestinian Authority threatens de-recognizing Israel

In an attempt to keep the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, PA chairman threatens to "reverse" its "1993 recognition" of Israel's right to exist.

Palestinian Authority threatens de-recognizing Israel

Abbas asks Putin to stop Trump from moving the embassy

PA asks Russian President to intervene in order to stop the United States from moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

Abbas asks Putin to stop Trump from moving the embassy

Congressmen urge Trump: Move the embassy to Jerusalem swiftly

More than 100 Congress members urge President-elect to relocate the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as soon as he takes office.

Congressmen urge Trump: Move the embassy to Jerusalem swiftly

PA leader warns of 'explosion' if U.S. embassy moves

PA leader Rami Hamdallah urges the international community to speak out against the potential move of the American embassy to Jerusalem.

PA leader warns of 'explosion' if U.S. embassy moves

Will the US ambassador move to Jerusalem without the embassy?

Report claims Trump Administration to allow ambassador to live, work in Jerusalem while keeping embassy in Tel Aviv following Arab protests.

Will the US ambassador move to Jerusalem without the embassy?

PA attempts to mobilize Arabs against move of US embassy

PA leaders call for prayers at mosques around Middle East to protest possible transfer of US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA attempts to mobilize Arabs against move of US embassy

Abbas aide: Moving American embassy a 'declaration of war'

Mahmoud Al-Habbash, senior advisor to PA chairman, warns Donald Trump in a sermon not to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.

Abbas aide: Moving American embassy a 'declaration of war'

Kerry: Moving US Embassy could cause 'explosion' in Middle East

Outgoing Secretary of State says moving US Embassy may cause 'explosion' and cause Jordan and Egypt to withdraw support for Israel.

Kerry: Moving US Embassy could cause 'explosion' in Middle East

Abbas warns Trump: Don't move the embassy

PA chairman says that moving the American embassy to Jerusalem could jeopardize peace prospects.

Abbas warns Trump: Don't move the embassy

Jordan: Moving American embassy to Jerusalem is a 'red line'

Jordan’s Information Minister says there will be “catastrophic” repercussions if Trump indeed moves the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Jordan: Moving American embassy to Jerusalem is a 'red line'

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to resign January 20

Current US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to resign Jan. 20, when Trump is sworn in. Trump adviser David Friedman to replace Shapiro.

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to resign January 20

Fatah threatens 'bloodshed' if Trump moves embassy

Fatah follows Palestinian Authority lead, threatens 'return to bloodshed' if Trump goes through with promise to move US Embassy.

Fatah threatens 'bloodshed' if Trump moves embassy

Abbas warns against moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem

PA chairman says there will be “serious implications” if Trump moves American embassy to Jerusalem.

Abbas warns against moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem