Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem
The deal formalizes land for a permanent U.S. Embassy compound and advances the relocation process begun after Washington recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in 2017.
- The United States signed an agreement to build a new permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, symbolizing the unbreakable alliance between the United States and Israel.
- US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2017 and ordered the embassy's move from Tel Aviv, breaking longstanding US policy.
- The embassy will be located at the Allenby compound in southern Jerusalem, reinforcing the 2017 decision on Jerusalem's status.
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee described the move as historic and stated the embassy will serve as a mothership of diplomatic activities.
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