Category Archives: Jerusalem, Israel Travel

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May, officials say

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A view of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City. Two Trump administration officials say the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence.

Israelis angry at Trumpa s failure to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as promised

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Israeli officials say Trump has led them astray by failing to follow through on repeated promises to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. "For the record, we recognize Washington, D.C.," said Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. who now serves as deputy minister for diplomacy in the Netanyahu government.

Obama accused of ‘shameful’ anti-Israeli move at UN

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An Israeli official has accused US president Barack Obama of colluding with the Palestinians in a "shameful move against Israel at the UN". An Israeli official has accused US president Barack Obama of colluding with the Palestinians in a "shameful move against Israel at the UN".

Clinton Camp Not Planning Foreign Trip, Citing State Department Experience

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Hillary Clinton watches a speaker during a campaign rally at Florida International University Panther Arena on July 23, 2016 in Miami, Florida. In the past two election cycles, presidential nominees have embarked on campaign trips overseas to gain international exposure and show off their foreign policy chops.