Jewish, Christian groups urge Australian leader to move embassy to Jerusalem The groups called upon the Australian government “to give formal recognition to Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel, and to announce the Australian embassy located in Tel Aviv will be relocated to Israel’s government precinct in Jerusalem as soon as feasible.” Dec. 5, 2018
Pence pressures Paraguayan president to reconsider Israel-embassy reversal Congratulating Benitez on Wednesday on his new role, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence “strongly encouraged” him to “follow through with Paraguay’s previous commitment to move the embassy as a sign of the historic relationship the country has maintained with both Israel and the United States,” according to a White House statement. Sept. 7, 2018
