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Hallelujah! Trump Will Recognize Jerusalem as Capital of Israel Wednesday, Begin Moving Embassy
Breitbart Jerusalem ^ | 12/5/17 | Michelle Moons

Posted on 12/05/2017 6:31:59 PM PST by markomalley

President Donald Trump will announce Wednesday that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and that the State Department will begin a process to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Trump will first announce that the “United States government recognizes that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel,” according to one of three senior administration officials who spoke with reporters on Tuesday.

The officials conveyed that the change is a recognition of “reality” — both the historic reality that Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people and the Jewish faith since ancient times; and the modern reality that the city is the seat of government for Israel, housing its legislature, supreme court, prime minister, and executive agencies.

Second, Trump will direct the State Department to begin the process of moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. One official explained that the directive to the State Department requires it to develop a plan for this “with a minimum additional burden on taxpayers.” It was noted that there are approximately 1,000 personnel in Tel Aviv, and that it would take some time to find an appropriate site in Jerusalem. One official stated that despite hopes for an immediate move, it was a “practical impossibility to move the embassy tomorrow.”

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: celebrate; israel; jerusalem; letshavejerusalem; nextyearinjerusalem; president; trump; yea
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To: Sacajaweau

“Why does an embassy require 1000 people?”

That’s not so unusual these days - at least in countries where there are a lot of U.S. citizens, security issues, strong business connections, etc. So many Israelis are also U.S. citizens that it doesn’t surprise me one bit.

We apparently had 1,200 in Russia recently: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40780841


41 posted on 12/05/2017 7:29:42 PM PST by vladimir998 (Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: markomalley

It will take some time—maybe two or three years. Congress will need to be involved for funding. There will be challenging work on design, security and many other things before building actually starts. Remember that Jerusalem is pretty much built up (security).


42 posted on 12/05/2017 7:30:06 PM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." --Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: righttackle44

Opa!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jeQb9r-wPJA


43 posted on 12/05/2017 7:42:48 PM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: markomalley

The Eagle (America) has taken flight, and he Soars high into the sun, and when he lands, he will reveal the Olive Branch of Peace of Earth taken from the Mount of Olives! Long live Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, both ancient and present day!


44 posted on 12/05/2017 7:46:02 PM PST by Jumper
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To: markomalley

This is the single greatest accomplishment that President Trump will ever achieve.

It should never have been an issue, but the world’s desire to appease the oil producers, made it controversial.

No president has ever had the courage, the conviction, or the commitment to recognize the obvious: Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people.

But THIS President did.

Thank You, Lord, for President Trump!!


45 posted on 12/05/2017 7:47:05 PM PST by Southnsoul
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To: JudyinCanada
"Another promise kept. More winning. I love President Trump. So brave."

From my family to you: thank you! You are a sweetie!


46 posted on 12/05/2017 7:59:01 PM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." --Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: markomalley

And may our President continue to give credit where it is most due! Remember from the story of Nebuchadnezzar, that the walk becomes more perilous with pride but more wonderful with humility.

That said, good job, Mr. President!


47 posted on 12/05/2017 8:05:32 PM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." --Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: markomalley

Thank God for President Trump.


48 posted on 12/05/2017 8:10:13 PM PST by unlearner (You will never come to know that which you do not know until you first know that you do not know it.)
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To: markomalley

I wonder how many nations will follow Trump’s lead.


49 posted on 12/05/2017 8:17:22 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: Romans Nine

I was afraid he was going wobbly on this, like Obama did when he planned to okay the pipeline, then backed down to further ‘study’ the notion under pressure from enviros.

But Trump studied it for a day and then said, “It makes more sense to keep your word than be afraid of pissing off people who hate you.”

Winning!


50 posted on 12/05/2017 8:44:31 PM PST by sparklite2 (I hereby designate the ongoing kerfuffle Diddle-Gate.)
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To: markomalley

Trump is amazing.

I couldn’t be more pleased with this guy.

I have come to believe he sees the world as I do, and he’s going about making the changes I would.

Best vote I’ve ever cast.

With the enemies within, our nation has never been at more risk.

I know he’s on top of it.


51 posted on 12/05/2017 8:45:23 PM PST by DoughtyOne (McConnell / Ryan: Why pass Cons legislation when we can pass Leftist legislation for Leftists?)
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To: beethovenfan

The Palestinians might come around when they realize that the days of getting their way through intimidation are over.


52 posted on 12/05/2017 8:58:11 PM PST by Spok ("What're you going to believe-me or ywour own eyes?" -Marx (Groucho))
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To: markomalley
'Hallelujah' chorus, from Händel's Messiah - Mormon Tabernacle Choir [YouTube video 4:28 min]
53 posted on 12/05/2017 8:58:42 PM PST by Electric Graffiti (Obama voters killed America...Treat them accordingly.)
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To: familyop

Placemark.


54 posted on 12/05/2017 9:24:07 PM PST by little jeremiah (Half the truth is often a great lie. B. Franklin)
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To: markomalley
The officials conveyed that the change is a recognition of “reality”

It is good to recognize and acknowledge reality.

However Israel has a large Muslim population and Muslims as part of their religion tell a lot of lies to others and themselves.

And they really pissed off when someone reveals the truth behind their lies.

I hope Trump learned from Hillary’s mistake and packs on some extra security around this move because there are going to be some really pissed off Muslim liars in Israel.

55 posted on 12/06/2017 1:31:09 AM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.L)
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To: markomalley

Looks like the concern trolls of a few months ago really jumped the shark when they bitched that he wouldn’t go there....time for everything and Trump is a master of timing...


56 posted on 12/06/2017 4:49:51 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: markomalley

Next step President Trump—move the capitol out of the DC swamp and make a clean sweep of the demonic infestation that has become our government!


57 posted on 12/06/2017 5:47:03 AM PST by binreadin
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To: All

how many politicians have promised this?

how many “professional diplomats” have said this can not be done?

This president follows through, now what will the politicians promise?

(see Reagan ending cold war and putting professional negotiators out of business)


58 posted on 12/06/2017 6:34:53 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: markomalley
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

May Jehovah, the true and living God mightily bless and protect President Donald Trump and his administration for his bold, move in reestablishing the recognition of JERUSALEM, THE CITY OF DAVID, as THE HISTORIC, BIBLICAL CAPITAL OF THE NATION OF ISRAEL, in Jesus name amen!

59 posted on 12/06/2017 9:14:40 AM PST by Jmouse007 (Lord God Almighty, deliver us from this evil in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.)
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To: KC_Lion

This year in Jerusalem!

(-:


60 posted on 12/06/2017 12:59:01 PM PST by MeganC (Democrat by birth, Republican by default, Conservative by principle.)
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