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- America's Jerusalem embassy for mass murder, occupation and wider war
How obscenely ironic. Embassies traditionally symbolize diplomacy and peace. The opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem was occasioned by a grotesque baptism of murder of Palestinians, heralding wider war in the Middle East. - US media focuses on embassy opening in Jerusalem amid bloodbath in Gaza
Usually, the death of more than three dozen protesters anywhere in the world is something US media would be interested in — but it seems that old journalism maxim ‘if it bleeds, it leads’ may not extend to Palestinian blood.US News - US opens Jerusalem embassy on 'great day for peace' as dozens of Palestinians shot dead
The US has opened its embassy in Jerusalem following the highly-divisive decision by President Donald Trump last December. Pledges of peace during the ceremony came as dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israelis in protests.US News - US chose to be 'part of problem,' not solution, with embassy move to Jerusalem – Erdogan
By moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Washington is choosing to be part of the problem in the Middle East rather than working towards a solution, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.World News - ‘Biblical prophecy’: Fox host Judge Jeanine mocked for backing embassy’s Jerusalem move
Donald Trump has fulfilled a “biblical prophecy” by moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro declared, while broadcasting from Israel ahead of the site’s inauguration.US News - ‘Beitar Trump Jerusalem’: Top Israeli football club renames itself after US president
Top Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem has announced plans to add ‘Trump’ to its name in honor of the US president Donald Trump.Sport News
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