WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem (all times local):9:45 a.m.President Donald Trump says the opening of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem has been a "long time coming." Trump added that the new embassy was opening "many, many years ahead of schedule." He also said he was "extending a hand of friendship to Israel, the Palestinians and to all of their neighbors." ___9:40 a.m.President Donald Trump is offering his congratulations to Israel on Twitter. Several of his top aides and political supporters are on hand in Jerusalem, where Trump is opening a new U.S. embassy.

Source: Economic Times May 14, 2018 13:41 UTC