Jerusalem

Justice Minister: No need to fear doing the right thing

Shaked: Trump's announcement 'a victory for the American people.' 'We hope other countries will recognize J'lem, move their embassies.'

'One of the greatest moments in history'

US officials respond to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

20 reasons why every foreign embassy should move to Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".

Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement

UTJ MKs express hope that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem won't cost Israel diplomatically.

MK Hazan:

'Trump told everyone that he means business'

Likud MK welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, says the move will actually bring peace closer.

State Department to Israel: Temper response to Jerusalem move

United States asking Israel to temper its response to Jerusalem recognition, fearing backlash.

Turkey threatens to sever ties with Israel

Erdogan's adviser says his country will cut ties with Israel in response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

Jewish organizations in the United States welcome recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy move there.

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged

European Union expresses serious concerns over Trump announcement on Jerusalem, warns of repercussions on peace process.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Security Council to hold urgent meeting on Jerusalem

Eight countries call for urgent meeting of UN Security Council following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Britain 'disagrees' with Trump move

British PM says Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem is unhelpful for prospects of peace. Former UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks welcomes it.

Trump delivers

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem

Czech Republic announces it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

'A new chapter for the international community'

Israeli politicians praise Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US to get to work immediately to fulfill Trump's pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.

PLO: Trump 'destroyed' two-state solution

Hamas says Trump 'opened gates of hell' on US interests in region by recognizing Jerusalem.

250 rabbis to Trump: Be strong and have courage

Samaria Council head gives White House letter expressing leading rabbis' support for declaration on J'lem. 'You will be remembered forever.'

'President Trump, Mazel Tov!'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett congratulates US President for resisting pressure not to recognize Jerusalem.

Watch: PM Netanyahu thanks Trump for Jerusalem recognition

Israeli PM's response to US President's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.. 'This is a historic day.'

Dershowitz: Recognizing J'lem 'perfect response' to Obama

Former Harvard Law professor: 'You say it's occupied, we say it's the capital.'

Watch: Trump recognizes Jerusalem, pledges embassy move

US President gives long-waited announcement on US position on status of holy city of Jerusalem, pledges to move embassy to capital.

US and Israeli flags on the walls of the Old City

As a sign of appreciation for Trump's recognition of J'lem, Old City will be lit with US and Israeli flags. 'A clear message to the world.'

Trump: Jerusalem recognition "long overdue"

US President says America should have recognized Jerusalem as capital of Israel years ago.

PA incitement:

Image of shot and bloodstained Trump circulated in PA

Photoshopped image of US President shot in head and stomach part of incitement wave sweeping PA and East Jerusalem.

America is re-establishing reason and a respect for facts

EU calls for 'Palestinian restraint' as Trump announcement nears

EU diplomatic chief calls on Abbas to show restraint, contain violence amid expected recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel by Trump.

If I forget you, O Jerusalem

Hamas: Violence will sweep the region

Hamas leader warns against US recognition of J'lem, as Abbas reportedly intends to declare US no longer relevant in peace process.

'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.

Rivlin: Obvious Jerusalem is Israel's capital

Israeli President says all diplomats know Jerusalem is capital of Israel as they visit him, government in capital.

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'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.

Gingrich:

'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.'

'We've waited seventy years'

Republicans Overseas Israel Chairman Marc Zell says US Embassy can be moved 'tomorrow' by swapping signs.

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.

Germany against embassy move

German Foreign Minister says U.S. recognition of Jerusalem would exacerbate the conflict.

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.

'Palestinians and Turks threatening with an empty gun'

National Security Studies Institute head welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel by United States and dispels fears.

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.

Ten reasons for recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

PA: US recognition of Jerusalem would end peace process

Senior adviser to Abbas tells reporters Trump would end chances for 'deal of the century' by saying Jerusalem is Israel's capital.

EU to Trump: Serious repercussions if US recognizes Jerusalem

European Union foreign minister warns White House of 'consequences' and 'serious repercussions' if Trump recognizes Israeli capital.

'Better to have a united Jerusalem than be loved by Turkey'

Chairman of Jewish Home party not impressed by Turkish president's threat to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over US recognition of J'lem.

6 Jerusalem Arabs arrested for firebomb attacks in the capital

Suspects targeted Jewish cars in Jerusalem with firebombs.

Turkey threatens diplomatic crisis if US recognizes Jerusalem

Turkish President Recep Erdogan calls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital a 'red line', threatens to break off ties with Israel.

Florida governor: Trump needs to move embassy to Jerusalem

'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, that's where our embassy should be.' Governor Rick Scott calls on President Trump to transfer US embassy.

State Dep. orders embassies to prepare for Jerusalem decision

US embassies around the world directed to prepare for impending statement by President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Embassy waiver lapses - is embassy move underway?

Trump allows 6-month waiver permitting US embassy to remain in Tel Aviv to lapse, prompting speculation embassy move may be underway.

Islamic countries: Recognizing J'lem is 'naked aggression'

57 countries issue statement warning Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, claiming that doing so would cause US 'to lose its mediating role.'

Deputy DNC Chairman:

'Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital a horrible tragedy'

Deputy chair of Democratic National Committee Keith Ellison warns President Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'Our embassy will remain in Tel Aviv'

EU ambassador to Israel hints: Even if Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we won't follow suit.

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

French President warns Trump against unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.