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Hearing Hearing Date: March 6, 2018 2:00 pm 2247 Rayburn HOB

Roundtable Discussion with Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem

Subject
Roundtable Discussion with Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem
Date
March 6, 2018
Time
2:00 pm
Place
2247 Rayburn HOB
PURPOSE:
  • To discuss issues concerning Jerusalem and the U.S.-Israel relationship, including the upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
BACKGROUND:
  • On November 8, 2017, the Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing to examine the benefits and challenges of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
  • On December 6, 2017, the Administration announced their intent to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and officially recognize Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel.
Witnesses and testimonies: Nir Barkat

Mayor of Jerusalem