Israel and US Sign Agreement for Permanent US Embassy Building in Jerusalem
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026
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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