JERUSALEM — Jerusalem’s city hall says it has put up road signs pointing to the new US Embassy, which is set to move to the contested city next week. Mayor Nir Barkat placed the first signs on Monday in the southern Jerusalem neighborhood where the embassy is to be located. According to a picture sent by Barkat’s office, the white signs read “US Embassy” in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The new US Embassy in Jerusalem is to be opened on May 14 with a huge American delegation expected to attend, perhaps including President Donald Trump. ADVERTISEMENTThe embassy move comes after Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last year, heightening Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 07, 2018 09:56 UTC