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Urgent: Israeli president congratulates Trump on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Xinhua,December 07, 2017 Adjust font size:

JERUSALEM, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday night congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his announcement of U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and expected move of the American Embassy to Jerusalem. Enditem