Jerusalem Mayor Says He's in Talks With U.S. about Embassy Move, Nir Barkat Believes

Joshua Davidovich : Jan 23, 2017
Times of Israel

Trump is serious about controversial relocation, but warns it won't be done in a day.

[Times of Israel] Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said Monday he has held talks with American officials about moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a day after a White House official said discussions of the controversial transfer were only in their early stages. (Photo: AP/Tsafrir Abayov/via Times of Israel)

Barkat, who has hailed Trump for committing to move the embassy to Jerusalem, a move long sought by Israeli officials, said he believes the administration intends to follow through on its promises.

"From the conversations I've had with US government officials, I know they are serious..."

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