President Donald Trump recognized the city as Israel’s capital last year and pledged to move the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv.
That will officially happen Monday at a ceremony attended by Ivanka, Kushner and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The president will address the event via video message. (Video Below)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile said Israel would be celebrating Trump’s decision.
“President Trump promised to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and he did so. He promised to move the American Embassy to Israel and he is doing so. Of course we will all celebrate this day, a real celebration, tomorrow.”
“President Trump’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem affirms a great and simple truth. Jerusalem has been the capitol for the Jewish people for the past 3000 years! It’s been the capitol of our state for the past 70 years. It will remain our capitol for all time.”
“Thank you President Trump for you bold decision! Thank you for making the alliance between Isreal and the United States stronger than ever!” PM Netanyahu declared. (Video Below)
President Trump tweeted Friday, “Big week next week when the American Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem. Congratulations to all!”
In addition, PM Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video of praise to President Trump, ahead of tomorrow’s big event.
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Big week next week when the American Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem. Congratulations to all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 11, 2018
PM Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video praising and thanking President Trump that will never be forgotten.
“President Trump is making history. We are deeply grateful for his bold decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to move the embassy there tomorrow!”
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President Trump is making history. We are deeply grateful for his bold decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to move the embassy there tomorrow! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/AkXk010v1L
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) May 13, 2018
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and other members of the U.S. delegation arrived in Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the relocation of the United States embassy.
I am honored to join the delegation representing @POTUS, his Admin & the American people at this momentous ceremony commemorating the opening of our new US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. We will pray for the boundless potential of the US-Israel alliance & we will pray for peace. pic.twitter.com/ulYbJAfTcL
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 12, 2018
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