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Jerusalem Prepares for Opening of US Embassy

13/05/2018 GMT

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US embassy in Israel set for controversial opening

The United States will officially open its embassy in Jerusalem tomorrow, following the controversial decision by President Trump to relocate it from Tel Aviv. 

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(Image: Flags of Israel and the United States and a 'US Embassy' sign in Hebrew, Arabic and English placed by the Israeli authorities are seen in Arona neighbourhood in Jerusalem on 7th May 2018. Credit: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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