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