Rep. Zeldin Statement in Support of U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem by May 14th

Statement

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chairman of the House Republican Israel Caucus, issued the following statement after the United States Department of State announced the United States Embassy in Israel will move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by May 14, 2018:

"Jerusalem is the indisputable, undivided capital of the Jewish State, and moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem is an important next step in protecting Israel's sovereignty and security. In addition to its religious importance, Jerusalem is also the location of the Israeli Knesset and offices and residences of the Israeli prime minister and president. Moving our embassy is not only the right thing to do, it sets an important precedent for other nations to follow. It would advance Israel's diplomatic status while also serving as a symbol of American leadership. The United States has no greater ally and strategic partner than Israel and following through on our promise to move our embassy and recognize Jerusalem as Israel's unquestionable capital reaffirms the unbreakable bond between our two nations. After decades of Presidential promises to move the embassy, I thank President Trump for following through on this important commitment."

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