Jerusalem celebrates 51 years to unification
In the last several weeks, especially on Fridays, protests have occurred in the border region between Gaza and Israel to support the return of Palestinian refugees to their former homes in Israel.
The 2012 candidate spoke Sunday at a Jewish-Christian Bible study session in Israel's parliament.
Israel accuses Hamas of using the protests as a cover to launch attacks against the Gaza-Israel border fence, and Israeli soldiers on the other side. Israeli snipers have already killed at least 49 Palestinians in the unrest at the fence, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, and shot 2,240 more.
The State of Palestine seeks all of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza territories for an independent state.
This year's celebration takes on added significance due to the embassy move the following day.
Though the USA embassy will now be in Jerusalem, the US ambassador will not yet work there permanently, The New York Times reported. But the only thing the Palestinians have had going for them is that worldwide law deems East Jerusalem to be occupied Palestinian territory, just like the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, conquered at the same time, in 1967. From this perspective, the decision is potentially destructive to the principle of two states for two peoples, which most of the worldwide community has adopted as a de facto alternative to the UN Partition Plan.
Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan is leading the USA delegation in the absence of Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "Instead the European Union can't even mount a symbolic condemnation because there are too many countries looking to follow our leadership".
The Israeli military says its troops are defending the border and firing in accordance with the rules of engagement.
On Saturday Conricus said the rules of engagement had not been changed.
The grandiose celebrations that the government has organized to mark the event, which will reach their peak in the ceremony that will take place today in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, are meant to stress Israel's exclusive hold on Jerusalem and glorify the prime minister's recent series of victories. In the decades since 1967, worldwide consensus has been that the city's status must be negotiated between the two sides, but Trump broke with that to global outrage.
"The United States government has taken a number of actions to ensure that not only our governmental interests but the American people in that region are secure as well, and we're comfortable we've taken action that reduces that risk", said the top U.S. diplomat. I think tomorrow will be continued very strong coordinated security between the USA and Israel and we're hoping all that hard work pays off.
"I think it will make it easier". At a dinner organized by the Friends of Zion Museum, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and senior presidential adviser Jared Kushner, also the president's son-in-law, were presented awards for their efforts to spearhead the embassy move.
As is the case throughout the occupied West Bank, the expanding settlements are guarded by a constant Israeli military presence.
Recommended News
-
12 May 2018'Golden State Killer' suspect faces 4 more counts of murder
DeAngelo's attorney Diane Howard said Thursday she was aware of the additional charges and added that they had been expected. Joseph DeAngelo, 72, is accused of at least a dozen murders and more than 50 rapes across California in the 1970s and '80s.
11 May 2018Man Indicted After Attempt to Have His African American Neighbor Murdered
An attorney for Lecroy did not immediately respond to HuffPost's request for comment. A couple days later, Lecroy and the agent scheduled the murder.
11 May 2018Five stats you need to know about LeBron James' incredible playoff run
James's debt to Cleveland was paid in the summer of 2016 when he brought the city their first sports title in five decades . But by Michael's final season he no longer was Michael, and in LeBron's first season he had yet to become LeBron. -
13 May 2018Dan Carter ruled out of European Cup final
Text your Man of the Match to 083-3069696 with be in with a chance of winning a €50 Detail Menswear Carlow and Kilkenny voucher. Devin Toner starts in the second row with James Ryan , Leinster's Young Player of the Year award recipient, beside him.
11 May 2018John Bolton on Iran deal pullout: U.S. not relying on "paper promises"
EU President Donald Tusk said the Iran deal would be on the agenda when the bloc's leaders meet for a summit in Sofia next week. In 2011 the IAEA had said it had found "credible" intelligence showing Iran's interest in acquiring nuclear weapons.
11 May 2018President Trump suggests taking away journalists' credentials
Donald Trump suggested taking away the credentials of reporters who write negative stories about him , Time is reporting . Sanders referred the question to outside lawyers, saying it had "nothing to do with the White House". -
14 May 2018City hit 100 premier league points, after last minute grasp from Jesus
The old record was held by Liverpool, who collected 98 points in the 1978-79 season (adjusted to three points for a win). I think it's a record that will stay for a long time. "Numbers are numbers, they are the effect of the way we played".
13 May 2018Hamburg relegated from Bundesliga for first time
Hamburg have been relegated for the first time in the club's history - and opposition fans aren't going to let them forget it. Wolfsburg's 4-1 home victory against Cologne condemned Hamburg to the drop, sparking chaotic scenes at the Volksparkstadion.
13 May 2018Gallery of Cavs probable starters in the Eastern Conference Finals: Kevin Love
Marcus Smart made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds left, and Philadelphia turned it over on the inbounds play to seal it. LeBron and company need to contain Rozier in addition to Jayson Tatum , Al Horford and Jaylen Brown throughout the series. -
14 May 2018Militants attack Afghan government building, 4 dead
Inamullah Miakhial, a Nangarhar hospital spokesman, also confirmed the dead toll and said that more than 40 wounded people are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
12 May 2018Nasa is sending a helicopter to search the skies over Mars
The potential addition of Mars Helicopter , though, has not necessarily been warmly accepted by the main Mars 2020 mission. The rover is created to carry out geological studies and ascertain the habitability of the Martian environment, NASA said.
11 May 2018NBC News Probe Absolves Network Executives in Matt Lauer Scandal
But Lauer used it to initiate inappropriate contact, while ensuring nobody would walk in on him. Lack encouraged employees to learn from the past and work to transform company culture.
