Washington – Sens. Rubio, Cruz, Heller Seek To Recognize Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel

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    FILE - A general view of the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, 22 January 2014. EPA/ABIR SULTANWashington – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with Sens. Dean Heller and Marco Rubio introduced the Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act, legislation that would fulfill America’s commitment to Israel to relocate the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

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    “Jerusalem is the eternal and undivided capital of Israel,” Sen. Cruz said. “Unfortunately, the Obama administration’s vendetta against the Jewish state has been so vicious that to even utter this simple truth – let alone the reality that Jerusalem is the appropriate venue for the American embassy in Israel – is shocking in some circles.

    But it is finally time to cut through the double-speak and broken promises and do what Congress said we should do in 1995: formally move our embassy to the capital of our great ally Israel. I am pleased to co-sponsor this legislation with Senator Heller and Senator Rubio, and I look forward to working with the Trump administration to make this happen.”

    “My support for Israel is unwavering. From my very first days as a United States Senator, I have prioritized the strengthening of the important relationship shared between Israel and the United States. That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce the Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act. For years, I’ve advocated for America’s need to reaffirm its support for one of our nation’s strongest allies by recognizing Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.

    It honors an important promise America made more than two decades ago but has yet to fulfill. While Administrations come and go, the lasting strength of our partnership with one of our strongest allies in the Middle East continues to endure. My legislation is a testament to that. I’d like to thank Senators Rubio and Cruz for their support for this legislation and look forward to working with the new Administration to turn this bill into law,” said Sen. Heller.

    Sen. Rubio said: “Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish state of Israel, and that’s where America’s embassy belongs. It’s time for Congress and the President-Elect to eliminate the loophole that has allowed presidents in both parties to ignore U.S. law and delay our embassy’s rightful relocation to Jerusalem for over two decades.”

    In 1995, Congress passed “The Jerusalem Embassy and Relocation Act,” which recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. To date, the promise to move the U.S. Embassy has not yet been fulfilled. The bill withholds certain State Department funds until that relocation is complete.


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    thegreatone
    thegreatone
    7 years ago

    I dont get it.Why is it so important to have the Embassy in Jerusalem?
    These American politicians are so scared of AIPAC.They are the biggest Lekkers.

    Lets hope that Trump will bring real peace to the Mideast. Enough with Jewish bloodshed being spilled becuase of Israels inciting bloodthirsty Arabs.

    Let us all pray that Hashem should peacefully dismantle the state of Israel without any Jewish bloodshed and Moshicah should come.

    ALTERG3
    ALTERG3
    7 years ago

    All jews around the world are praying it sould stay in tal aviv.

    7 years ago

    These well-meaning officials think that with showing solidarity towards Israeli ideals is for the benefit of their own Jews.

    But,no, these are strictly ‘Israeli’ political goals. Moving the embassy is an act that will exacerbate tensions in Israel due to the sensitive nature of Jerusalem.

    Torah Jews oppose this, but of course the Zionist embraces it.

    Sherree
    Sherree
    7 years ago

    Moving the embassy to Jerusalem will show that America recognizes Jerusalem as the Capital city of Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people. That is taking a stand FOR Israel. That is a huge statement for the UN and the rest of the world to understand.

    Thesmartone
    Thesmartone
    7 years ago

    To #1 ,4,7
    You are none the sharpest tools in the shed, nor the brightest bulb in the chandelier. What you ARE is chasid shoteh. You embarrass the rest of us Jews. Why don’t you go hide in the cellar with the other rats.