By Seeking to Open a Consulate in Jerusalem, the Biden Administration Is Recognizing Palestinian Claims There
Should Israel’s capital be the only one in the world with both a U.S. embassy and a consulate?
October 8, 2021
Should Israel’s capital be the only one in the world with both a U.S. embassy and a consulate?
When the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opened in 2018, it took over the functions previously provided by the American consulate in the city, which was promptly shuttered. The White House now hopes to reopen the consulate to serve as a mission to the Palestinians. Eugene Kontorovich explains why Israel is right to oppose the move:
Should Israel’s capital be the only one in the world with both a U.S. embassy and a consulate?
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When the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opened in 2018, it took over the functions previously provided by the American consulate in the city, which was promptly shuttered. The White House now hopes to reopen the consulate to serve as a mission to the Palestinians. Eugene Kontorovich explains why Israel is right to oppose the move:
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