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Hamas: Land allocated by Israel for US embassy owned by Palestinians

Saturday-16-July-2022

Member of Hamas Political Bureau Harun Nasser al-Din said that the archive records and documents and rental contracts conclusively prove the ownership of Palestinian families of the land allocated by Israel for the US embassy in Occupied Jerusalem.

Biden pledges to keep US embassy in O. Jerusalem

Thursday-30-April-2020

Joe Biden the US Democratic presidential nominee said Wednesday that he would keep the US embassy in Occupied Jerusalem if elected even though he disagrees with Donald Trump's 2017 decision to move it out of Tel Aviv.

Hamas slams Friedman’s recent remarks in Sderot

Wednesday-11-September-2019

The Hamas Movement has condemned US ambassador David Friedman’s remarks in Sderot settlement on Tuesday as “aggression and incitement against the Palestinian people.”

Israel approves expansion of US embassy in occupied Jerusalem

Thursday-22-November-2018

Israel’s Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat approved a construction permit to expand the U.S. embassy in occupied Jerusalem according to the municipal spokesperson's office.

ICJ: Palestine files complaint over US embassy relocation

Saturday-29-September-2018

Palestine has filed an official complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the United States’ relocation of its embassy from Tel Aviv to Occupied Jerusalem saying the US move must be reversed as it violates the international law.

Trump to give embassy in J’lem control over consulate-run affairs

Saturday-2-June-2018

US president Donald Trump is considering giving US ambassador to Israel David Friedman more authority over Washington's diplomatic consulate that handles Palestinian affairs a move that could further dampen Palestinian hopes for an independent state according to The Associated Press news agency.

Angolan Diplomats Fired For Attending Jerusalem Embassy Event

Thursday-24-May-2018

Two senior Angolan diplomats were fired this week for attending a gala dinner hosted by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs to celebrate the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.

Decoding the US Embassy move to Jerusalem: Why Trump did it

Wednesday-23-May-2018

Two important truths have to be restated in order to understand the context of the US government’s decision to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem which officially took place on 14 May.

Nigerian Activist Slams African States for Attending Embassy Opening

Monday-21-May-2018

Nigerian trade unionist and human rights activist Owei Lakemfa blasted African countries for attending the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.

Malema slams African governments for attending US embassy opening

Wednesday-16-May-2018

Julius Malema one of South Africa’s representatives at the Pan-African Parliament has slammed African governments which attended the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday.