US-Israeli land deal triggers debate
The United States and Israel signed an agreement granting Washington the right to lease a piece of land in Jerusalem for 99 years in exchange for just one dollar, with the purpose of constructing the permanent headquarters for the U.S. Embassy in the city. This comes as part of the ongoing implementation of President Donald Trump's 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy there, which came into effect in 2018. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of the Israeli Foreign Minister and the American Ambassador, amidst international controversy regarding the legitimacy of the city's status and its political future, especially since the land was previously owned by Palestinians.
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