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US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem

Al Jazeera Wednesday 01 July 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem, years after a temporary one was established during Trump’s first term in office. The move is yet another blow to the hopes of a future Palestinian capital. Published On 1 Jul 2026

US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem, years after a temporary one was established during Trump’s first term in office. The move is yet another blow to the hopes of a future Palestinian capital. Published On 1 Jul 2026
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