Pence to Applause From DC Elite: Trump Giving ‘Serious Consideration’ to Moving Embassy [WATCH]
“As we speak, [the White House] is giving serious consideration to moving the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.”
Ambassador David Friedman Sworn Into Office – With a Small Jewish Twist [WATCH]
In Judaism, taking an oath is a serious and binding act.
David “King” Friedman Approved As Ambassador to Israel
David Friedman, President Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Israel, was approved on Thursday by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Friedman, a lawyer, is an outspoken supporter of Israel.
Trump’s Israel Envoy Heckled at Senate Hearing By Pro-Palestinians and Jews Alike [VIDEO]
Pro-Palestinian and Jewish hecklers interrupted the opening of a stormy Senate hearing to determine whether David Friedman will be accepted as the new US ambassador to Israel.
Trump Intended to Move Embassy to Jerusalem at ‘12:01, Day One’
President Donald Trump was prepared to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem the moment he took office, but reconsidered after taking into account how it would impact Israel’s relationship with its Arab neighbors.
New US Ambassador Will Live in Jerusalem
Incoming US ambassador David Friedman has announced that he will not reside in the official ambassador’s residence in Herziliya upon assuming office. Instead, he will live in the large apartment he owns in the Talbiyeh section of Jerusalem.
Trump Doubles Down on Jerusalem Embassy Promise; City’s Mayor Welcomes Him With Open Arms
President-elect Donald Trump reassured supporters on Tuesday that he does not intend to go back on his campaign promise to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying, “You know that I am not a person who breaks promises.”
CUFI Storms Washington to Push Pro-Israel Legislation and Strengthen Trump Ties
Pro-Israel Evangelical group Christians United for Israel (CUFI) is sending hundreds of members to Washington, DC this week in order to influence Israel policies being debated on Capitol Hill.
Israel’s Top Spy Travels to New York to Brief Trump on Middle East
The head of the Mossad, Israel’s international intelligence agency, traveled to New York to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s staff for an intelligence briefing on Middle East issues last week.