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

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

Israel and the United States have signed an agreement to allocate land in Jerusalem for the construction of the permanent US Embassy, solidifying the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The ceremony was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Ambassador Mike Herzog, who praised the historic decision by former President Trump to move the embassy. The new embassy building is seen as a milestone in the strong US-Israel alliance and a message of enduring commitment.

  • 01Israel and US signed a land allocation agreement for the permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem.
  • 02The ceremony was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Ambassador Mike Herzog.
  • 03Sa'ar called the embassy move a historic correction and a milestone in US-Israel relations.
  • 04Ambassador Herzog thanked President Trump for relocating the embassy despite global opposition.
  • 05The permanent embassy will physically cement US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
  • 06The move symbolizes a long-term US commitment to Jerusalem and strengthens bilateral ties.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel and US Sign Agreement for Permanent US Embassy Building in Jerusalem
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
US Ambassador Presents $1 Bill to Israeli Foreign Minister in Symbolic Embassy Land Deal
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
US Ambassador Waving Dollar Signs 99-Year Lease for New Embassy in Jerusalem

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