Israeli red tape may hold up US embassy move to Jerusalem – report
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(Worthy News) – The planned move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence, may be delayed due to Israeli bureaucracy, according to a Tuesday report.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly vowed to cut through the red tape.
Over the past few days American officials have reportedly met with the relevant Israeli authorities to get permission for urgent security-related construction work they say is necessary to convert the existing consulate in the Arnona neighborhood in southern Jerusalem into an embassy. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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