Trump officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, orders US embassy mov

[Tony Koretz]

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) welcomed the US’ announcement that it was significantly cutting back its funding for the UN agency responsible for the so-called Palestinian refugees, saying “it is time for this absurdity to end.”

In a letter, the State Department notified the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that the US is withholding $65 million of a planned $125 million funding installment to the body.

The letter also makes clear that additional US donations will be contingent on major changes by UNRWA, which has been heavily criticized by Israel for being the cause of, and not the solution to, Palestinian issues.
“UNRWA has proven time and again to be an agency that misuses the humanitarian aid of the international community and instead supports anti-Israel propaganda, perpetuates the plight of Palestinian refugees and encourages hate,” Ambassador Danon said.

“Just over the last year alone, UNRWA officials were elected to the leadership of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, UNRWA schools denied the existence of Israel, and terror tunnels were dug under UNRWA facilities. It is time for this absurdity to end and for humanitarian funds to be directed towards their intended purpose – the welfare of refugees,” he concluded.
https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-envoy-welcomes-us-funding-cut-for-palestinian-refugees/

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[Tony Koretz]

Meeting with Rivlin, Pence reiterated that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital will ultimately help move the Israeli-Palestinian peace process along. He also reaffirmed the US commitment to prevent a nuclear Iran.

“You are very proud, always, to stand very firm behind your words in actions, and for that we have only one word to describe you, you are a mensch,” meaning a person with integrity and honor.

At the meeting Tuesday morning, Pence reiterated that the Trump administration plans to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal unless the pact is amended. He also expressed hope that the European countries will join in the effort, but it not, President Donald Trump “has made clear” the US will drop the nuclear deal.

“We are sending a signal to our European allies that the time has come for changes in the Iran nuclear deal,” Pence said. “Punitive sanctions will be available for many years to come to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and you have our commitment to work closely with our allies around the world to achieve that.”

Pence repeated to Rivlin his conviction that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital will ultimately help move the Israeli-Palestinian peace process along.

“President Trump truly believes that the decision the United States has made to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, we believe, will set the table for the opportunity to move forward in meaningful negotiations to achieve a lasting peace,” he said.

Read more https://unitedwithisrael.org/pence-wraps-up-trip-to-israel-with-visit-to-kotel/

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[Tony Koretz]

Sitting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying it was “my honor.”

Trump added that he would also like to move the peace process forward, but that could happen only if the Palestinians agree to enter negotiations.

Netanyahu thanked the US leader, expressing full agreement with his statement as well as with his policy on Iran. Trump’s decision on Jerusalem pushes peace forward, he said. “Peace can only be built on the basis of truth.”
https://unitedwithisrael.org/netanyahu-thanks-trump-says-peace-can-only-be-built-on-the-basis-of-truth/

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