Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, called on all countries around the world to move their embassies in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. According to Israeli media, Mr. Netanyahu made the remarks on Thursday, May 10, during a ceremony marking the fiftieth anniversary of Israel's control over East Jerusalem. The Israeli Prime Minister stated, "All countries of the world, especially the United States, which is Israel's most important ally, should move their embassies to Jerusalem." This request from Netanyahu comes ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Israel on May 22. However, Israeli media previously reported that Mr. Trump, like other U.S. presidents over the past 22 years, has decided to postpone the implementation of the 1995 congressional resolution to move the embassy to Jerusalem for another six months. Trump's visit to Israel coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the 1967 war, during which Israel took control of East Jerusalem. The Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday, May 11, that the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Israel stated that the Netanyahu government is called upon to cooperate with the U.S. towards peace with the Palestinians. According to the report, David Friedman added that Mr. Trump is ready for genuine and honest mediation between Israel and the Palestinians and "should be given a chance." The newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Israel, who is an Orthodox Jew and has been a supporter of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank for years, will begin his work in the coming days. Nevertheless, David Friedman stated that upon starting his role as the U.S. ambassador, he would set aside his personal views and represent Washington's policies. Donald Trump had asked Israel to "hold back" on construction plans to give peace a chance. At the same time, the Israeli government has called for the cancellation of a resolution condemning construction in the Security Council. According to Israeli media, Danny Danon, Israel's representative to the United Nations, said that he would work with Nikki Haley, the U.S. representative to the UN, to cancel the resolution passed four months ago. The resolution condemning Israel was passed in the final days of Barack Obama's administration; the U.S. government at that time did not veto the condemnation, which was an unprecedented move. Nikki Haley has strongly criticized this resolution and other UN resolutions condemning Israel's actions, accusing the global body of bias against Israel.
Netanyahu Calls for Embassies to Move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged all countries to relocate their embassies from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, particularly emphasizing the U.S. as Israel's key ally. This call comes ahead of President Trump's visit to Israel, although he is expected to delay the embassy move. The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations and U.S. foreign policy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for all countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem, particularly urging the U.S. to do so. This request comes as President Trump prepares to visit Israel, although he is expected to delay the embassy move.
- Netanyahu's remarks coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Israel's control over East Jerusalem.
- The U.S. has historically postponed moving its embassy to Jerusalem despite a congressional resolution.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The status of Jerusalem is a core issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming it as their capital. The U.S. has historically played a significant role in mediating this conflict.
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