One of Israel's most famous soccer clubs has renamed itself Beitar 'Trump' Jerusalem in honour of US President Donald Trump's "courageous" decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. In an announcement, ahead of the official opening of the new US embassy, Beitar Jerusalem said it wanted to pay tribute to Trump's "courageous move," CNN reported. In a statement published on Facebook on Sunday, the club said, "For 70 years has Jerusalem been awaiting international recognition until President Donald Trump, in a courageous move, recognised Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. President Trump has shown courage and true love of the Israeli people and their capital. "The football club Beitar Jerusalem, one of the most prominent symbols of the city, are happy to honour the President for his love and support with a gesture of our own," the club said.

Source: dna May 14, 2018 13:52 UTC