US to open new embassy in Jerusalem in May

The US Department of State has announced plans to open a new embassy in Jerusalem this year.

"In May, the United States plans to open a new US Embassy in Jerusalem," said spokeswoman Heather Nauert.

The opening of the mission will coincide with Israel's 70th anniversary, the statement said.

The announcement brings forward the controversial plan, announced by President Trump in December, by at least a year...
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23/2/18