Israel and US Sign Agreement for Permanent US Embassy Building in Jerusalem

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Herzog participated in a ceremonial signing at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem for the allocation of land in the Allenby compound to build the permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's capital. This agreement follows the Israeli government's decision to allocate the site for the embassy.

Gideon Sa'ar emphasized the historic nature of the agreement, calling it a milestone in the unbreakable alliance between Israel and the United States. He praised former President Donald Trump's decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem as a historic correction and said the new agreement solidifies that decision. Sa'ar highlighted the strategic importance of Israel to the US in the Middle East and stated the agreement sends a clear message to their enemies about the strength of the US-Israel relationship.

US Ambassador Mike Herzog expressed gratitude to President Trump for his bold decision to relocate the embassy despite global opposition. Herzog noted that previous presidents had promised to do so but never followed through. He said the agreement to build the permanent embassy physically cements US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, reaffirming America's long-term commitment to Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The move from the temporary embassy to a permanent building is expected to further strengthen diplomatic ties and symbolize enduring US support for Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem.