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Feiglin to Trump: Bring Jonathan Pollard with you

'Time has come to cancel restrictions on Pollard and allow him to come live in Israel.'

Feiglin to Trump: Bring Jonathan Pollard with you

Zionist Union MK:

'Too bad MKs aren't invited to Embassy opening'

MK Nahmias-Verbin reacts to report that Knesset members will not be invited to ceremony marking U.S. Embassy relocation.

'Too bad MKs aren't invited to Embassy opening'

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates give quarter billion dollars to Waqf, other Islamic groups in Jerusalem in "rescue" push.

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Poll:

Israeli Jews strongly back Trump's embassy plan

68% of Israeli Jews back Trump's plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem. 83% say IDF justified to shoot Gaza rioters who approach border.

Israeli Jews strongly back Trump's embassy plan

Trump: I may attend opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

US President says he is still considering attending opening ceremony for US embassy in Israel's capital in 2 weeks.

Trump: I may attend opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

Supreme Court paves way for embassy move

Supreme Court rejects petition against relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem, says such matters are determined by the government.

Supreme Court paves way for embassy move

Trump: I might attend Embassy opening in Jerusalem

U.S. President says he still may attend opening of Embassy in Jerusalem on May 14.

Trump: I might attend Embassy opening in Jerusalem

Preparations for US Embassy move completed

Israel completes preparations of road signs, access road to soon-to-be US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Preparations for US Embassy move completed

US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'

US State Department congratulates Israel on 70th birthday. 'Israel is a successful nation that has flourished and continues to thrive.'

US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'

Supreme Court petition looks to block US embassy move

Left-wing NGO and residents of Jerusalem neighborhood petition Supreme Court to block modifications needed for US to relocate embassy.

Supreme Court petition looks to block US embassy move

Report: Trump will not attend opening of embassy in Jerusalem

US President to miss historic opening of US embassy in Israel's capital.

Report: Trump will not attend opening of embassy in Jerusalem

Poll:

Israelis expect violence with embassy move - but oppose delay

New 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.

Israelis expect violence with embassy move - but oppose delay

Kahlon's tweet to Trump

FM orders permit be given for necessary infrastructure to transfer embassy; Tweets Trump: 'No bureaucracy will slow embassy transfer.'

Kahlon's tweet to Trump

Haniyeh: We won't be able to contain Gazans' protest

Hamas leader says the group would not be able to contain the mass protests on the day the U.S. moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

Haniyeh: We won't be able to contain Gazans' protest

Washington:

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.'

Congressman DeSantis discusses US Embassy move with Min Bennett

Haley: Israel is not going away

Ambassador Haley at AIPAC: The day will come when the whole world recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Haley: Israel is not going away

Trump may attend opening ceremony for US Embassy

Pres. Trump says relations between US, Israel, better than ever before.

Trump may attend opening ceremony for US Embassy

Jerusalem City Council member welcomes Trump embassy decision

Watch: 'Trump proves time and again that he is a loyal friend.'

Jerusalem City Council member welcomes Trump embassy decision

Haley praises Honduras for backing embassy move

U.S. ambassador to the UN praises Honduras for backing the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.

Haley praises Honduras for backing embassy move

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.

Muslim cleric: Embassy move 'a declaration of war'

Jewish leader:

'The world has been turned upside down'

Martin Oliner welcomes Trump administration’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem, praises his administration.

'The world has been turned upside down'

PLO: American policy endangers the region

PLO parliament warns against the implications of the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem.

PLO: American policy endangers the region

Netanyahu: A great day for the people of Israel

Watch: Netanyahu hails U.S. announcement that it would move its embassy to Jerusalem in time for Israel's 70th Independence Day.

Netanyahu: A great day for the people of Israel

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May

State Department confirms opening of embassy in Jerusalem will coincide with Israel’s 70th Independence Day.

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May

Report: Philanthropist to help pay for US embassy move

Reports claim Sheldon Adelson will help finance US Embassy's move to Jerusalem. White House, Adelson, refuse to comment.

Report: Philanthropist to help pay for US embassy move

State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy

In budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem.

State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy

US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law

Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have ‘repercussions’ for international relations, US embassy warns.

US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law

The saga ends:

US Embassy grants Israeli singer a visa

Israeli singer Amir Benayoun receives US visa allowing him to perform at UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

US Embassy grants Israeli singer a visa

Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019

Senior officials say plan is to convert existing consular building to an embassy.

Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019

Trump: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem within a year

Trump denies Netanyahu's remarks that U.S. embassy in Israel would move to Jerusalem within a year.

Trump: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem within a year

Israeli official: UNRWA is one of the greatest frauds in history

PM Netanyahu says he expects US Embassy to move to Jerusalem 'within the span of a year,' MK Oren says UNRWA 'damaged entire Middle East.'

Israeli official: UNRWA is one of the greatest frauds in history

Hamas leader to U.S.: We will shut down your embassy

Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar says the group will shut down the U.S. embassy in Israel once it “liberates Palestine”.

Hamas leader to U.S.: We will shut down your embassy

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.

Arab MKs join protest against 'snake Trump'

Liz Wheeler on Jerusalem:

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.'

Left's reaction to Trump announcement 'absolutely ridiculous'

Trump signs embassy waiver

Move gives president 6 months to fulfill pledge to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem.

Trump signs embassy waiver

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.

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

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.

Image of shot and bloodstained Trump circulated in PA

'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.

'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'

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.'

'Why doesn't anyone ask why there are embassies in Tehran?'

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.

Haaretz belittles embassy move: 'Don't do us any favors'

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.'

'There'll be an American embassy in Jerusalem, it's inevitable'

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.

Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

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.

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

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.

Moroccan King 'deeply concerned' over embassy move

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.

White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow

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.

US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old City

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.

Report: Trump to recognize Jerusalem, embassy move to come later

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.

Trump tells Jordanian King US embassy to be moved

Joint Arab List leader: Trump is a 'pyromaniac'

Arab Knesset faction criticizes US president for reportedly seeking to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Joint Arab List leader: Trump is a 'pyromaniac'

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 tells Abbas embassy is to move to Jerusalem

Trump delays decision on embassy move

White House says decision on embassy waiver will be delayed until after Monday.

Trump delays decision on embassy move

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!'

Justice Minister to Trump: 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.'

Liberman: Embassy move is a 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.

McMaster: Trump hasn't yet decided on embassy move

'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.

'We have not felt for a moment the US has forgotten the embassy'

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of Jerusalem

Hamas threatens intifada if US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US recognition of Jerusalem

'A critical decision'

Former Israeli diplomat to Washington Yoram Ettinger speaks about the importance for both countries of moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

'A critical decision'

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.

State Department: No decision yet on embassy

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

Senior official in Washington says Trump is interested in recognizing Jerusalem, without moving the embassy for now.

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

'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.

'Palestinian pursuit of terror is reason to move embassy'