US Embassy Opens in Israel's Capital "The United States will always be a a great friend of Israel and a partner in the cause of freedom and peace."
US Embassy Opens in Israel's Capital "The United States will always be a a great friend of Israel and a partner in the cause of freedom and peace." https://youtu.be/dpP7ft6M5Hk "On this exact day 70 years ago, at almost this exact time, David Ben Gurion declared Israel's independence. Just 11 minutes later, President Harry Truman caused the United States to be the first nation to recognize the reborn State of Israel. He later regretted that he waited so long," Ambassador Friedman said. "70 years since that memorable event, almost to the minute, the United States finally takes the next step: a step awaited, voted upon, litigated, and prayed for for all these years. Today, we open the United States embassy in Jerusalem, Israel," he declared. The ambassador credited US President Donald Trump for having the courage to open an embassy in Israel's capital. "Today's historic event is attributed to the vision, the courage, and...