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Sa'ar, Huckabee sign agreement for permanent US embassy compound in ... Israel and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday allocating land for the construction of a permanent U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee signed the agreement during a ceremony held at the Israeli Foreign Ministry in the nation’s capital, in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion. The deal allocates the Allenby Compound in southern Jerusalem—just a stone’s throw from the current embassy—for the construction of a permanent complex. “This agreement is about far more than the allocation of land,” Sa’ar said in remarks published by his office. “It is a recognition of history and a declaration of our shared future.” Sa’ar called U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Jewish state’s capital “an act of historic justice” and said the permanent complex would cement the decision “for generations to come.” He also described Israel as the United States’ “most important strategic asset in the Middle East,” saying the two countries were “indispensable” partners. Huckabee said the United States wo…

Israel, United States sign relocation agreement for US embassy Israel, United States sign relocation agreement for US embassy Israel and the USA today signed an agreement on moving the embassy to its permanent premises in Jerusalem. Israel National News Jul 1, 2026, 12:32 PM (GMT+3) Jerusalem Foreign Ministry Israel-US Relations Moshe Lion American Embassy A signing ceremony for the allocation of land for the construction of the permanent building of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's capital, is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. At the ceremony, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon deliver speeches. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee are set to the agreement. Foreign Minister Saar declared "Just as the USA is indispensable to Israel, Israel is indispensable to the USA and our neighbors in the region. This agreement is another sign to our enemies that the bond between us is stronger than ever, stronger than any threat." US Ambassador Mike Huckabee related "President Trump received calls from all over the world, even from members of Congress or his c…

US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in Jerusalem <p>The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, in a move that Israel said reflected the “unbreakable alliance” between the countries.</p> <p>During his first term, US President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1374932">recognised</a> Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017 and ordered the relocation of Washington’s diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv.</p> <p>But the services were spread across several locations in Jerusalem until a single permanent site could be found.</p> <p>“The United States not only recognises Jerusalem as the eternal, indigenous, and forever capital of the Jewish people, but also that the United States says that we’re going to do something about it,” US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said during a signing ceremony at Israel’s foreign ministry.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/USAmbIsrael/status/2072279094297874703'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> …

US envoy Huckabee pays one dollar for 99-year lease for Jerusalem embassy In a ceremonial gesture, US Ambassador to ‘Israel’ Mike Huckabee presented ‘Israeli’ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar with a single US dollar on Wednesday, formalizing a 99-year lease for land designated for a permanent American embassy compound in Jerusalem. The agreement, signed at ‘Israel’s’ Foreign Ministry in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, allocates the Allenby Compound in southern Jerusalem for the future embassy site, adjacent to the current temporary facility. Huckabee described the transaction as establishing a long-term commitment, with the lease renewable and the nominal annual fee of one dollar serving as a symbolic affirmation of partnership. ‘Israeli’ officials hailed the development as a milestone. Sa’ar credited former President Donald Trump’s 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as ‘Israel’s’ capital and the 2018 embassy relocation for paving the way. The site in West Jerusalem was seized by ‘Israel’ in 1950. Palestinian families, including claims associated with pre-1948 owners, assert that the land was unlawfully seized. The move is expected to intensify international debate regarding J…

Israel, US sign agreement for permanent Jerusalem embassy ... - i24NEWS Israel and the United States signed an agreement Wednesday to allocate land for the future permanent home of the US Embassy compound in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee signed the agreement at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry, attended also by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion. The agreement sets in motion the transfer of the US Embassy from its current location to a newly built permanent compound in Jerusalem. It formalizes Israel's cabinet decision to allocate the Allenby compound for the project and marks another milestone in the process that began in December 2017, when President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and ordered the embassy's relocation there. Sa'ar called the signing "another milestone in the unshakeable alliance between Israel and the United States," saying the move builds on and further cements Trump's original decision for generations to come. He added that the agreement represents more than a land allocation, calling it "a recognition of history and a declaration of our shared future." The foreign minister also emphasiz…

Israel grants US confiscated Palestinian land to build Jerusalem ... US ambassador says Israel leased land for 99 years under a deal requiring Washington to pay just $1 Israel and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday under which Washington will receive a plot of land once owned by Palestinians in Jerusalem for $1 to build the permanent site of the US Embassy in the city. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee signed the agreement, in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, to allocate the land for building the permanent US Embassy compound in Jerusalem, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "The lease agreement for the land is for 99 years, and the United States will pay Israel the sum of $1," Huckabee said. Read:Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir cancels US trip after visa difficulties: Haaretz During his first term in office in December 2017, US President Donald TrumprecognisedJerusalem as Israel’s capital and ordered the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv. The embassy’s temporary site opened in May 2018. The decision drew broad international criticism at the time as a violation of the international consen…

Israel hands confiscated Palestinian land to US for $1 embassy deal JERUSALEM (MNTV) – Israel has granted the United States a 99-year lease on land confiscated from Palestinian owners in occupied Jerusalem for a symbolic payment of just $1, paving the way for the construction of a permanent US Embassy complex on territory rights advocates say was unlawfully seized. The agreement was signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion. Under the deal, Washington will lease the land for nearly a century for a token payment of one dollar. The site designated for the embassy was identified by Israeli rights organization Adalah in 2022 as land taken from Palestinian families under Israel’s 1950 Absentees’ Property Law, legislation widely criticized for enabling the expropriation of Palestinian property following the 1948 Nakba. According to Adalah, archival records confirm the land belonged to Palestinian families before and had been leased to the British Mandate authorities before Israel confiscated it after the establishment of the state. The rights group argues that allocating the land for the US Embassy co…

Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem <p>At signing ceremony, Huckabee says 'God made decision 3,800 years ago' to recognize Jerusalem, US now acknowledging it; Sa'ar: US is 'indispensable and irreplaceable' to Israel</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-sign-land-agreement-for-permanent-american-embassy-complex-in-jerusalem/">Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/07/AP26182412484788-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Sa'ar, Huckabee sign agreement for permanent US embassy compound ... Israel and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday allocating land for the construction of a permanent U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee signed the agreement during a ceremony held at the Israeli Foreign Ministry in the nation's capital, in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion. The deal allocates the Allenby Compound in southern Jerusalem—just a stone's throw from the current embassy—for the construction of a permanent complex. "This agreement is about far more than the allocation of land," Sa'ar said in remarks published by his office. "It is a recognition of history and a declaration of our shared future." Sa'ar called U.S. President Donald Trump's 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Jewish state's capital "an act of historic justice" and said the permanent complex would cement the decision "for generations to come." He also described Israel as the United States' "most important strategic asset in the Middle East," saying the two countries were "indispensable" partners. Huckabee said the United States would…

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.

Israel grants US confiscated Palestinian land to build Jerusalem ... Get Alerts JERUSALEM - Israel and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday under which Washington will receive a plot of land once owned by Palestinians in Jerusalem for $1 to build the permanent site of the US Embassy in the city.Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee signed the agreement, in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, to allocate the land for building the permanent US Embassy compound in Jerusalem, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The lease agreement for the land is for 99 years, and the United States will pay Israel the sum of $1,” Huckabee said.During his first term in office in December 2017, US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and ordered the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv. The embassy’s temporary site opened in May 2018.The decision drew broad international criticism at the time as a violation of the international consensus on Jerusalem’s status.In 2022, Adalah, a rights group in Israel, said the land allocated for the embassy compound had been confiscated from Palestinians under Israel’s …