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David Singer: Israel has a real fight on its hands in resisting President Biden’s push to re-open the US consulate in Jerusalem.

A sigh of relief and satisfaction, disgust for President Donald Trump and anticipation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s weakening, along with fears of renewed tension between Fatah and Hamas – this is how the Palestinian arena reacted to Joe Biden’s victory.

Jonathan S. Tobin: There’s no overestimating the importance of Trump’s decision. The fact that he’s the one who did it doesn’t diminish its impact.

The World Jewish Congress on Monday enthusiastically welcomed the United States’ move of its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem,...

“Today, we follow through on this recognition and open our embassy in the historic and sacred land of Jerusalem,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video greeting.

Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria and Romania are among those who plan on being there. Russia, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Portugal, Australia, Poland and Sweden have decided not to go.

David Singer: The opening of the American Embassy on 14 May in Israel's capital – Jerusalem – should be replicated by fellow-democracies France, Germany and The United Kingdom (“the Democratic Trio”) without delay.

Israel Kasnett: The move clarifies that Jerusalem is and will always be Israel’s capital