U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

This old building had until now served as the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, which oversaw a key diplomatic line to Palestinian officials.

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As U.S. Jerusalem Consulate Shuts, Pro-Israel Envoy Takes On Palestinian Relations

4:09pm March 01, 2019

by Daniel Estrin

The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem long served as a key diplomatic line to the Palestinian Authority. Now the U.S. is downgrading the mission and merging it with the Embassy to Israel.

An Israeli draped in the national flag walks past an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man in Jerusalem's Old City on May 13, as Israelis marked Jerusalem Day.

Israelis Have A Love-Hate Relationship With Jerusalem

7:00pm May 30, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

One small apartment building near the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is emblematic of Israelis' mixed attitudes about the city.

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Palestinians set tires on fire, as Israeli soldiers attempt to prevent protesters from breaking through the Gaza-Israel border. The demonstration marked the 70th anniversary of Nakba, or catastrophe, a commemoration of the displacement of hundreds of thou

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After U.S. Embassy Move, What Actually Changes For Israelis And Palestinians?

11:59am May 20, 2018

by Gail Austin

Have the past week's developments changed anything in their conflict? Demands are the same and impasses remain, but the United States' role in potential peace talks appears to be shifting.

David Friedman, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington during his confirmation hearing in Feb. 2017.

Ambassador: Recognizing Jerusalem As Capital Removes 'Right Of Veto' In Talks

8:32am May 14, 2018

by Scott Neuman

David Friedman tells NPR's Morning Edition that the question of Jerusalem was "an inappropriate card" for the Palestinians to play and that taking it off the table will advance negotiations.

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Understanding The Map Of Jerusalem, Or Trying To

5:09pm May 13, 2018

The move on Monday of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem endorses Israel's view of the city — where it has reshaped the map to solidify its hold.