The Jerusalem Municipality’s Building and planning committee approved plans for a new US embassy building in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion called it a “historic and exciting moment,” and that he thinks it will inspire other countries to move to the “capital.” “After two years, we’re thrilled the local planning committee finally approved it,” Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum said. The approved plans include expanding the current embassy site in Arnona, as well as the construction of a new embassy on Derech Hebron. To check the news, click here
