At least 6 more countries may move their embassies to Jerusalem
The government's announced 6 more countries that may relocate their embassies to Jerusalem, following America's move:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that “at least half a dozen” countries were considering moving their embassies to Jerusalem following the US decision to do so.Well I sure hope they'll get around to it soon. The time's come to put the disrespect of the past for Jerusalem's history behind us and start embracing it instead. Those countries - including in Europe - that prove their ability to do so will be helping their own status as well.
US President Donald Trump announced in December that America recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The US Embassy is due to relocate to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv on May 14, the date on which Israel declared its independence in 1948.
“In order to promote peace … move your embassies here,” Netanyahu told foreign diplomats at a reception in Jerusalem celebrating the 70th anniversary of that declaration.
[...] The first ten embassies to relocate to Jerusalem would receive “preferential treatment,” he said without explaining what that might entail.
Labels: Europe, Israel, Knesset, Latin America, United States
