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The Economic Times
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Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'

Jerusalem: The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unbreakable alliance" between the countries.

During his first term, US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017 and ordered the relocation of Washington's diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv.

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